lyginopteris

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Noun lyginopteris has 1 sense

Lyginopteris, genus Lyginopteris - genus of fossil seed ferns of the Carboniferous
--₁ is a kind of gymnosperm genus
--₁ is a member of
Cycadofilicales, order Cycadofilicales, Lyginopteridales, order Lyginopteridales

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Lyginopteris

Definition:

Lyginopteris is a genus of extinct seed ferns that existed during the Carboniferous period. These primitive plants possessed fern-like leaves and reproduced using seeds.

Sense 1 (Noun):

In paleobotany, Lyginopteris refers to a plant genus belonging to the family Lyginopteridaceae, characterized by their unique leaf morphology and reproductive structures.

Example sentence: The fossilized remains of Lyginopteris provide important evidence for understanding the evolution of early plant species.

Sense 2 (Adjective):

In the local region, "lyginopteris" is used as an adjective to describe something that resembles the ancient fern-like leaves of Lyginopteris plants.

Example sentence: The carved wooden tabletop had a lyginopteris pattern, reminiscent of the prehistoric vegetation.