Is rice an example of epigeal germination?

No, rice is not an example of epigeal germination; it exhibits hypogeal germination. In hypogeal germination, the cotyledons remain below the soil surface while the shoot emerges above. This is typical for rice, where the primary leaf shoots grow upward while the seed remains buried in the soil. In contrast, epigeal germination involves the cotyledons being lifted above the ground during seedling development.