genus helminthostachys (Meaning)
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genus helminthostachys (n)
one species: terrestrial fern of southeastern Asia and Australia
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus helminthostachys
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
genus helminthostachys Sentence Examples
- Genus Helminthostachys is a fern genus belonging to the family Ophioglossaceae.
- Helminthostachys has a unique subterranean habit, with fleshy rhizomes and reduced fronds.
- The fronds of Helminthostachys are typically simple and lack pinnae.
- The sori of Helminthostachys are marginal and covered by a thin indusium.
- Spores of Helminthostachys are monolete, meaning they have a single linear ridge.
- The gametophyte of Helminthostachys is underground and mycoheterotrophic.
- Helminthostachys may form symbiotic relationships with fungi to obtain nutrients.
- The distribution of Helminthostachys is primarily tropical and subtropical.
- Some species of Helminthostachys are used in traditional medicine for their purported therapeutic properties.
- The genus Helminthostachys exhibits remarkable adaptations for its unique subterranean lifestyle.
FAQs About the word genus helminthostachys
one species: terrestrial fern of southeastern Asia and Australia
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Genus Helminthostachys is a fern genus belonging to the family Ophioglossaceae.
Helminthostachys has a unique subterranean habit, with fleshy rhizomes and reduced fronds.
The fronds of Helminthostachys are typically simple and lack pinnae.
The sori of Helminthostachys are marginal and covered by a thin indusium.
