Marattiales (Noun)
Meaning
Lower ferns coextensive with the family Marattiaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Marattiales order is composed of ancient ferns that have been around since the Carboniferous period.
- Marattiales are often referred to as the lower ferns due to their primitive characteristics.
- The Marattiales are coextensive with the family Marattiaceae, which includes several species of ferns.
- Fossil records show that Marattiales have remained largely unchanged for millions of years.
- The Marattiales are often studied by paleobotanists to gain insights into the evolution of ferns.