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Rice

Oryza sativa

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Diet

Autotroph

Lifespan

1 years

Length

1.2 m

Trend

→ Stable

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About

水稻（Oryza sativa）是人类历史上最重要的粮食作物，养活了全球超过一半的人口，是亚洲、非洲和拉丁美洲的主食谷物。约9,000年前在中国长江流域从野生稻（Oryza rufipogon）驯化而来，水稻种植塑造了文明、景观和生态系统。淹水稻田耕作为候鸟、两栖动物和水生无脊椎动物创造了广泛的湿地生境，同时也产生大量甲烷排放。

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).

🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇧🇿 Belize 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇭🇷 Croatia 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇷 Greece 🇮🇹 Italy 🇾🇪 Yemen 🇨🇱 Chile 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇧🇮 Burundi 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇵🇪 Peru 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇹🇩 Chad 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇳 Mongolia 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Diet & Behavior

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Autotroph

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

Diet

🍽️ Autotroph

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Poaceae (Grass Family)

Genus

Oryza (Rice)

Species

Oryza sativa (Rice)

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 Guang fu dao, Ye Sheng Dao, Australian Wild Rice, Red Rice, Australian Rice.