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Definitions from the WebPsilophyteDescription:A psilophyte refers to a group of early extinct primitive plants that appeared in the Devonian period, characterized by being mostly vascular and lacking true leaves. These plants had simple branching stems and reproduced by spores. Senses and Usages:Sense 1:Noun - BotanyA psilophyte is a primitive plant belonging to the phylum Psilophyta, which includes genera like Psilotum and Tmesipteris. Example sentence: The psilophytes were dominant types of plants during the Devonian period. Sense 2:Noun - InformalIn informal conversations, psilophyte is sometimes used to refer to someone who seems awkward or clueless. Example sentence: His actions in the social gathering made him look like a psilophyte among the sophisticated attendees. Related Products:Explore books about evolution and ancient plants on Amazon: Evolution of PlantsBotany Devonian Period | ||||
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