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Iris Dataset
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Given a set of iris plants with measurements, which species would the following set of measurements most likely belong to: sepal length 5.0 cm, sepal width 3.5 cm, petal length 1.5 cm, petal width 0.2 cm? Classify this iris plant into one of the following categories.

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Iris-setosa

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Iris-versicolor

C

Iris-virginica

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None of the above

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Answer

The measurements show very small petals, with a petal length of only 1. 5 cm and petal width of 0. 2 cm, while the sepals are moderate in size. In the Iris dataset, such tiny petals are characteristic of Iris setosa, which generally has petal lengths below about 2 cm. The sepal dimensions here are also consistent with setosa, which typically has sepal lengths around 5 cm and widths around 3–4 cm.

Detailed Explanation

The petal length is only 1.5 cm, which is very small. Other options are incorrect because Some people think Iris-versicolor can have small petals, but its petals are usually longer than 4 cm; Iris-virginica has the biggest petals, often over 5 cm.

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Iris Dataset
Species classification
Measurement analysis
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Iris Dataset

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