CEFR C2

anthocerotaceae

noun

Meaning

A family of hornworts, comprising non-vascular land plants characterized by their long, needle-like sporophytes.

Examples

The Anthocerotaceae family includes several species of hornworts that thrive in moist, disturbed soil.
Botanists often study the Anthocerotaceae to understand the early evolution of land plants.

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anthocerotaceae (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌænθoʊsɛroʊˈteɪsiːiː

Definition

A family of hornworts, comprising non-vascular land plants characterized by their long, needle-like sporophytes.

Examples

The Anthocerotaceae family includes several species of hornworts that thrive in moist, disturbed soil.
Botanists often study the Anthocerotaceae to understand the early evolution of land plants.
Unlike true mosses, members of the Anthocerotaceae possess a unique method of spore dispersal.

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