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Reis

Oryza sativa

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Diet

Autotroph

Lifespan

1 years

Length

1.2 m

Trend

→ Stable

About

The most important food crop in human history, rice feeds over half the world's population and is the staple grain of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Domesticated from wild Oryza rufipogon approximately 9,000 years ago in the Yangtze River valley of China, rice cultivation has shaped civilizations, landscapes, and ecosystems. Its flooded paddy cultivation creates extensive wetland habitats for migratory birds, amphibians, and aquatic invertebrates while producing significant methane emissions.

Fun Facts

✨ There are over 40,000 varieties of rice.
✨ Rice paddies produce methane, a greenhouse gas.
✨ Asia produces and consumes over 90% of the world's rice.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

🏗️ Artificial - Terrestrial 💧 Wetlands (Inland)

Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (Belize, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).

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Diet & Behavior

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Autotroph

Reis is classified as autotroph, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Autotroph

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Poales (Süßgrasartige)

Family

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Oryza (Rice)

Species

Oryza sativa (Reis)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish arroz

French Riz

German Reis

Portuguese arroz

Arabic rozz

Turkish Pirinc

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Reis?

The scientific name of Reis is Oryza sativa. It belongs to the genus Oryza.

Where does Reis live?

Reis is found in Widely distributed across Africa (12 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (11 countries), North America (Belize, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Australia, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Congo (DRC).

What family does Reis belong to?

Reis (Oryza sativa) belongs to the genus Oryza, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.

What does Reis eat?

Reis is autotroph. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Reis live?

Reis has an average lifespan of approximately 1 years in the wild.

What kingdom does Reis belong to?

Reis (Oryza sativa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of Reis?

The closest relatives of Reis in the genus Oryza include Afrikanischer Reis, Australian Wild Rice, Red Rice, Australian Rice, Wild Rice.