Class Dicotyledones (Noun)
Meaning
Comprising seed plants that produce an embryo with paired cotyledons and net-veined leaves; divided into six (not always well distinguished) subclasses (or superorders): Magnoliidae and Hamamelidae (considered primitive); Caryophyllidae (an early and distinctive offshoot); and three more or less advanced groups: Dilleniidae; Rosidae; Asteridae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The class Dicotyledones is a diverse group of flowering plants that can be found in almost every habitat on Earth.
- In the class Dicotyledones, the seeds typically have two cotyledons, which is a key characteristic distinguishing them from monocots.
- The class Dicotyledones is often divided into six subclasses, each representing a distinct evolutionary lineage within the group.
- Botanists have traditionally classified plants into the class Dicotyledones based on the presence of paired cotyledons in the seedling stage.
- The class Dicotyledones includes a wide range of plant species, from tiny herbs to large trees, and encompasses many economically important crops.