Order Ginkgoales (Noun)
Meaning
Coextensive with the family Ginkgoaceae: plants that first appeared in the Permian and now represented by a single surviving species; often included in Coniferales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Ginkgoales, once a diverse group, are now only represented by a single species in the family Ginkgoaceae.
- Some classifications include the Ginkgoales in the order Coniferales due to shared characteristics with conifers.
- During the Permian period, the order Ginkgoales first appeared, showcasing unique traits distinct from other plants.
- Historically, Ginkgoales was an important part of ancient ecosystems before most species went extinct.
- Paleobotanists have identified Ginkgoales as an essential group for understanding plant evolution in Earth's history.