anthocerotales

Meaning

A taxonomic order of non-vascular plants commonly known as hornworts, characterized by their long, horn-shaped sporophytes.

Examples

• The order Anthocerotales represents one of the earliest lineages of bryophytes to colonize terrestrial environments.
• Researchers focusing on Anthocerotales have discovered unique symbiotic relationships between these plants and nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria.