Episode of Series “Botany”.
The film provides a clear explanation of every plant’s need for light and then shows the adaptations which are developed by climbing plants to fulfil this need. Time-lapse techniques are used to illustrate the twining of stems and the growth of different kinds of tendrils. Designed for class-room use.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320427
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Horticulture
Animals & Wildlife → Nature study
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Botany
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Growth (Plants)
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Horticulture
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Plant physiology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Plants - Adaptation
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Plants - Movement
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)