equisetaceae (Meaning)

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equisetaceae (n)

sole surviving family of the Equisetales: fern allies

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

Equisetaceae, commonly known as horsetails, is a family of fern-like vascular plants belonging to the class Polypodiopsida.
The Equisetaceae family comprises 15 extant species belonging to the single genus Equisetum.
Equisetum species are characterized by their jointed stems, hollow internodes, and whorls of needle-like leaves at the nodes.
Equisetaceae have both sexual and asexual reproductive structures, with spores being produced in cone-like structures called strobili.
The spores of Equisetaceae are small, wind-dispersed, and germinate to form gametophytes that produce male or female gametes.
Fertilization occurs when a motile sperm from a male gametophyte swims to a female gametophyte, resulting in the formation of a zygote.
The zygote develops into a new sporophyte, which is the dominant phase of the Equisetaceae life cycle.
Equisetaceae species are found in various habitats, including moist forests, meadows, and wetlands, and they exhibit a wide range of ecological adaptations.
Some species of Equisetaceae have medicinal properties and have been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
The Equisetaceae family is of scientific interest due to its unique evolutionary history, ecological significance, and potential for medicinal and industrial applications.

sole surviving family of the Equisetales: fern allies

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Equisetaceae, commonly known as horsetails, is a family of fern-like vascular plants belonging to the class Polypodiopsida.

The Equisetaceae family comprises 15 extant species belonging to the single genus Equisetum.

Equisetum species are characterized by their jointed stems, hollow internodes, and whorls of needle-like leaves at the nodes.

Equisetaceae have both sexual and asexual reproductive structures, with spores being produced in cone-like structures called strobili.