Anthoceros (Noun)
Meaning
Hornworts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Hornworts belong to the plant division Anthocerotophyta, with around 200 species within the genus Anthoceros and others.
- Anthoceros is often studied by botanists to understand the transition of plants from aquatic to terrestrial environments.
- A distinguishing feature of Anthoceros is the presence of a horn-like structure that contains the sporophyte of the plant.
- The unusual shape of Anthoceros plants has garnered interest from evolutionary biologists who analyze their development and ecological significance.
- The genus Anthoceros demonstrates unique adaptation to damp environments with simple stomata-free thallus for gas exchange.