Coniferophytina (Noun)
Meaning
Cone-bearing gymnosperms dating from the Carboniferous period; most are substantial trees; includes the classes Pinopsida (subdivision Pinophytina) and Ginkgopsida (subdivision Ginkgophytina) and Taxopsida (subdivision Taxophytina) which in turn include the surviving orders Coniferales and Taxales (yews) and sometimes Ginkgoales as well as extinct orders such as Cordaitales (of the Carboniferous and Permian).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Coniferophytina, a group of cone-bearing gymnosperms, emerged during the Carboniferous period and evolved into diverse forms over time.
- Paleobotanists have extensively studied the fossil records of Coniferophytina to understand the evolutionary history of modern conifers.
- The classification of Coniferophytina is complex, encompassing several subclasses and orders, including Pinopsida, Ginkgopsida, and Taxopsida.
- Fossil evidence suggests that Coniferophytina were substantial trees that played a crucial role in shaping the ecosystems of the ancient world.
- The study of Coniferophytina has shed light on the evolution of conifers and their adaptability to different environments, from the humid swamps of the Carboniferous to modern mountainous regions.