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Psilopsida (Noun)

Meaning

Whisk ferns; comprising the family Psilotaceae or Psilotatae: vascular plants with no roots, partial if any leaf differentiation, and rudimentary spore sacs.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The whisk ferns belong to the class Psilopsida, a group of vascular plants that lack true roots and leaves.
  • Psilopsida is a class of ancient vascular plants that have persisted since the Devonian period with minimal changes.
  • The unique characteristics of Psilopsida include the absence of roots and the presence of rudimentary spore sacs.
  • Psilopsida is often considered a link between the non-vascular plants and the more advanced vascular plants.
  • The family Psilotaceae, which comprises the class Psilopsida, is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions.

Synonyms

  • Class Psilotatae
  • Class Psilopsida
  • Psilotatae
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