Spermatophyta (Noun)
Meaning
Seed plants; comprises the Angiospermae (or Magnoliophyta) and Gymnospermae (or Gymnospermophyta); in some classification systems Spermatophyta is coordinate with Pteridophyta (spore producing plants having vascular tissue and roots) and Bryophyta (spore producing plants lacking vascular tissue and roots).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Spermatophyta is a division of seed-producing plants that includes the flowering plants and conifers.
- In the five kingdom system, Spermatophyta is one of the divisions of the kingdom Plantae.
- Spermatophyta comprises the major plant groups including conifers, cycads, and the vast flowering plant diversity.
- It is believed that the earliest known Spermatophyta appeared during the late Devonian or early Carboniferous period.
- Spermatophyta plays a crucial role in shaping our ecosystems, as they provide food, shelter, and habitats for countless animals and humans alike.