CEFR B2

chain fern

noun phrase

Meaning

A type of fern belonging to the genus Woodwardia, characterized by its large, often arching fronds with sori (spore-producing structures) arranged in chain-like rows along the veins, typically found in moist, wooded areas or swamps.

Examples

The hiker identified the plant as a chain fern by the distinctive pattern of its spore cases.
Chain ferns thrive in the humid undergrowth of the temperate rainforest.

Synonyms: woodwardia, fern, plant

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chain fern (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃeɪn ˌfɜːrn/

Definition

Examples

The hiker identified the plant as a chain fern by the distinctive pattern of its spore cases.
Chain ferns thrive in the humid undergrowth of the temperate rainforest.
She learned to distinguish the broad, arching fronds of the chain fern from other local species.

How to Use chain fern

grow in [habitat] (collocation): Chain ferns are often found growing in specific environments. — "Chain ferns often grow in damp, shaded woodlands."
species of chain fern (collocation): Refers to a particular type within the chain fern group. — "The American chain fern is a common species in eastern North America."

Synonyms of chain fern

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