Class Gymnospermae (Noun)
Meaning
Plants having naked seeds not enclosed in an ovary; in some systems considered a class (Gymnospermae) and in others a division (Gymnospermophyta); comprises three subdivisions (or classes): Cycadophytina (class Cycadopsida) and Gnetophytina (class Gnetopsida) and Coniferophytina (class Coniferopsida); in some classifications the Coniferophytina are divided into three groups: Pinophytina (class Pinopsida) and Ginkgophytina (class Ginkgopsida) and Taxophytina (class Taxopsida).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Gymnospermae is an important class of plants characterized by the presence of naked seeds.
- The gymnosperms, comprising class Gymnospermae, have been grouped into three main subdivisions based on their evolutionary history and morphological differences.
- The classification of conifers within the class Gymnospermae often creates a conflict regarding whether to use division Gymnospermophyta instead.
- The gymnosperms belonging to class Gymnospermae exhibit unique characteristics such as non-enclosed seeds and various types of cones for reproduction.
- Class Gymnospermae can be identified by the existence of seeds that remain uncovered and are not enclosed within an ovary like those found in angiosperms.