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anthoceros

 

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Noun anthoceros has 1 sense
  1. Anthoceros, genus Anthoceros - hornworts
    --1 is a kind of moss genus
    --1 is a member of Anthocerotaceae, family Anthocerotaceae

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Anthoceros

Definition:

Anthoceros is a genus of hornworts, which are small, non-vascular plants that belong to the Anthocerotophyta division. They are characterized by their flattened thallus and unique horn-shaped sporophyte structures.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - A genus of hornworts, comprising around 300 species, typically found in damp habitats.

Example Sentence 1: The anthoceros species are commonly found in moist areas such as wet woodlands and along stream banks.

Example Sentence 2: One of the most fascinating features of anthoceros is the presence of horn-like structures on their sporophytes.

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Sense 2:

Noun - A specific species within the Anthoceros genus.

Example Sentence 1: Anthoceros punctatus is a common species of hornwort found in North America.

Example Sentence 2: The anthoceros inhabits rocky slopes and crevices.

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Sense 3:

Adjective - Referring to something related to or resembling the genus Anthoceros.

Example Sentence 1: The anthoceros-like structures found on the mosses were quite distinctive.

Example Sentence 2: The researcher discovered an anthoceros-like fossil in the ancient rock formation.

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