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Gnetophyta (Noun)

Meaning

Gymnospermous flowering plants; supposed link between conifers and angiosperms; in some systems classified as a class (Gnetopsida) and in others as a subdivision (Gnetophytina or Gnetophyta).

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The Gnetophyta is a group of flowering plants that are often considered gymnospermous, providing an interesting link between conifers and angiosperms.
  • In some botanical systems, the Gnetophyta is classified as a distinct class called Gnetopsida due to its unique characteristics.
  • Further research suggests that the Gnetophyta can serve as a key transitional link, bridging the evolutionary gap between conifers and flowering plants.
  • One notable example of a plant belonging to the Gnetophyta is the Welwitschia mirabilis, found primarily in the Namib Desert.
  • Various classifications categorize the Gnetophyta as a subdivision, including the terms Gnetophytina or simply Gnetophyta itself.

Synonyms

  • Gnetopsida
  • Gnetophytina
  • Class Gnetopsida
  • Subdivision Gnetophytina

Hypernyms

  • Class
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