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Rice

Oryza sativa

Not Evaluated
Diet
Autotroph
Lifespan
1 years
Length
1.2 m
Trend
→ Stable

About

人類史上最も重要な食用作物である稲は、世界人口の半数以上を養い、アジア、アフリカ、ラテンアメリカの主食穀物である。約9,000年前に中国の長江流域で野生の Oryza rufipogon から栽培化された稲作は、文明、景観、生態系を形成してきた。湛水田耕作は渡り鳥、両生類、水生無脊椎動物のための広大な湿地生息地を作り出す一方、大量のメタンを排出する。

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.

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).

Diet & Behavior

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Autotroph
Rice is classified as autotroph, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🍽️ Autotroph

Full Taxonomy

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 Rice?
The scientific name of Rice is Oryza sativa. It belongs to the genus Oryza.
Where does Rice live?
Rice 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 Rice belong to?
Rice (Oryza sativa) belongs to the genus Oryza, which is part of the taxonomic family Poaceae.
What does Rice eat?
Rice is autotroph. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.
How long does Rice live?
Rice has an average lifespan of approximately 1 years in the wild.
What kingdom does Rice belong to?
Rice (Oryza sativa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of Rice?
The closest relatives of Rice in the genus Oryza include African Rice, Brownbeard rice, Australian Wild Rice, Red Rice, Australian Rice.

Native Range — 36 Countries

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