Genus Cyclophorus (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical Old World ferns having closely crowded circular sori and no indusia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Cyclophorus is a group of tropical Old World ferns that are characterized by their closely crowded circular sori and lack of indusia.
- Cyclophorus is a unique genus of ferns that can be found in tropical regions of the Old World, with distinctive circular sori that are densely packed.
- In the tropical forests of Asia, the genus Cyclophorus is represented by several species of ferns that have adapted to the humid environment.
- The characteristic feature of the genus Cyclophorus is the presence of closely crowded circular sori on the underside of the fronds, which lack indusia.
- Botanists have identified several species within the genus Cyclophorus, which are distinguished by their varying frond shapes and sizes.