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Ammophila (plant) - Quiz
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  • 1. What is the origin of the genus name 'Ammophila'?
A) It is named after a famous botanist.
B) It comes from Greek words meaning 'sand friend'.
C) It refers to its ability to grow in wetlands.
D) It is derived from Latin terms for 'beach plant'.
  • 2. What are the common names for Ammophila grasses?
A) Coastal weed and dune flora.
B) Dune shrub and seaside plant.
C) Marram grass, bent grass, and beachgrass.
D) Saltbush and sandwort.
  • 3. Where are Ammophila species primarily found?
A) In mountainous regions.
B) Along riverbanks.
C) In inland forests.
D) On the first line of coastal dunes.
  • 4. How do Ammophila grasses stabilize sand dunes?
A) By producing a sticky substance.
B) By absorbing large amounts of water.
C) By growing tall and blocking the wind.
D) Through their extensive system of creeping underground stems or rhizomes.
  • 5. What is Ammophila's tolerance to saline soils?
A) They cannot tolerate any salinity.
B) They thrive in highly saline environments.
C) They prefer freshwater conditions.
D) They can tolerate a salinity of about 15 g/L (1.5%).
  • 6. Which species of Ammophila is mentioned as being introduced to British colonial settlements?
A) Ammophila breviligulata.
B) Ammophila arenaria, the European species.
C) Ammophila californica.
D) Ammophila longifolia.
  • 7. When did initial plantings of European marram grass begin on the Oregon coast?
A) In the late 19th century.
B) During World War II.
C) In the mid-21st century.
D) In the early 20th century.
  • 8. What ecological impact has Ammophila had on the Oregon coast?
A) It increased soil fertility significantly.
B) It improved biodiversity by attracting new species.
C) It reduced coastal erosion without any negative effects.
D) It spread uncontrollably, replacing native vegetation and weakening natural storm protection.
  • 9. Which methods have been used to remove Ammophila infestations in California?
A) Genetic modification was employed.
B) Chemical fertilizers were applied.
C) Herbicide treatments and handpulling.
D) Only natural predators were introduced.
  • 10. What is a potential downside of using bulldozing to remove Ammophila?
A) It may harm endemic dune plants and negatively impact dune geomorphology.
B) It completely restores the original ecosystem.
C) It increases the salinity tolerance of remaining plants.
D) It enhances the growth rate of Ammophila.
  • 11. Which bird species is adversely affected by Ammophila infestations?
A) American robin and blue jay.
B) Peregrine falcon and bald eagle.
C) Canada goose and mallard duck.
D) Western snowy plover and streaked horned lark.
  • 12. What is the native range of Ammophila species?
A) Deserts in Africa and Asia.
B) The coasts of the North Atlantic Ocean, including the Great Lakes of North America.
C) Alpine regions in Europe.
D) Tropical rainforests around the equator.
  • 13. What type of plants are Ammophila grasses considered?
A) Xerophytes, which can withstand dry conditions.
B) Mesophytes, which need moderate moisture.
C) Epiphytes, which grow on other plants.
D) Hydrophytes, which grow in water.
  • 14. What is the maximum length of inflorescence for Ammophila breviligulata?
A) 35 cm long
B) 30 cm long
C) 22 cm long
D) 25 cm long
  • 15. Which plant becomes prominent in semi-fixed dunes where Ammophila is less competitive?
A) Festuca rubra (red fescue)
B) Juniper
C) Calamagrostis epigejos
D) A. champlainensis
  • 16. In which year was the practice of pulling bent, broom or juniper off sand hills banned by an Act of the Scottish Parliament?
A) 1705
B) 1792
C) 1695
D) 1779
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