Acer japonica, Acer rubrum, and Acer saccharum: Three Species of Maple Trees

About Acer japonica, Acer rubrum, and Acer saccharum

Acer japonica, Acer rubrum, and Acer saccharum are three species of maple trees, all in the same genus.

Explanation

A species is a group of individuals that potentially interbreed in nature. The Maple trees fall under the genus Acer in the family of Aceraceae. Most species of the Maple tree are deciduous and could be spotted easily by observing the leaves which are palmate and lobed. Its seeds are winged in appearance and are called samaras.

Acer japonica, Acer rubrum, and Acer saccharum are A) three families of maple trees. B) three different names for the same maple tree. C) three species of maple trees, all in the same genus. D) three varieties of maple trees, all in the same species. Answer Acer japonica, Acer rubrum and Acer saccharum are three species of maple trees, all in the same genus.
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