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anthocerotaceae

 

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Noun anthocerotaceae has 1 sense
  1. Anthocerotaceae, family Anthocerotaceae - hornworts
    --1 is a kind of moss family
    --1 is a member of Anthoceropsida, class Anthoceropsida
    --1 has members: Anthoceros, genus Anthoceros

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Anthocerotaceae

Description:

The Anthocerotaceae is a family of hornworts, which are non-vascular plants that belong to the division Anthocerotophyta. They are typically found in damp habitats such as moist soil, rocks, or tree trunks. Anthocerotaceae is characterized by their thalloid or flat gametophytes, which form a basal cushion or irregular lobes. They reproduce through spores and have a specialized apical cell that aids in their growth.

Sample Sentences:

Noun: The Anthocerotaceae is an ancient family of plants that have existed for millions of years.

Adjective: The anthocerotaceae gametophytes are uniquely shaped compared to other non-vascular plants.

Plural: Scientists have identified several species of Anthocerotaceae in this region.

Related Verb: The hornwort releases spores as a way to anthocerotaceae.

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