Pteridosperm (Noun)
Meaning
An extinct seed-producing fernlike plant of the order Cycadofilicales (or group Pteridospermae).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The pteridosperm fossils found in the coal deposits provided valuable information about the evolution of seed-producing plants.
- During the Paleozoic Era, pteridosperms were among the first plants to produce seeds, marking a significant milestone in plant evolution.
- The discovery of pteridosperm fossils in the region helped scientists reconstruct the ancient ecosystem that once thrived there.
- Pteridosperms are often referred to as seed ferns due to their fern-like appearance and seed-producing capabilities.
- The unique combination of fern-like fronds and seed-producing structures made pteridosperms one of the most fascinating plant groups of the ancient world.