amauropelta

noun

Meaning

A genus of ferns belonging to the family Thelypteridaceae, characterized by specific leaf venation and reproductive features.

Examples

The recent taxonomic revision moved several species into the genus Amauropelta.
Researchers identified a rare specimen of Amauropelta growing in the cloud forests of the Andes.

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amauropelta

noun

Pronunciation: /əˌmɔːroʊˈpɛltə/

Definition

A genus of ferns belonging to the family Thelypteridaceae, characterized by specific leaf venation and reproductive features.

Examples

The recent taxonomic revision moved several species into the genus Amauropelta.
Researchers identified a rare specimen of Amauropelta growing in the cloud forests of the Andes.

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