genus marattia (Meaning)

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genus marattia (n)

type genus of the Marattiaceae: ferns having the sporangia fused together in two rows

Synonyms & Antonyms of genus marattia

No Synonyms and anytonyms found

genus marattia Sentence Examples

  1. The genus Marattia belongs to the family Marattiaceae within the fern order Marattiales.
  2. Marattia species are characterized by large, fleshy rhizomes and multipinnate fronds.
  3. The genus Marattia contains around 70 species distributed in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
  4. Marattia ferns are found in humid forests, where they thrive in shady, well-drained areas.
  5. The fronds of Marattia ferns can reach up to 10 feet (3 meters) in length and resemble large palm leaves.
  6. The genus Marattia plays an important role in the decomposition of organic matter in forest ecosystems.
  7. Marattia ferns are used for medicinal purposes in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
  8. The genus Marattia has been used in archaeological studies to date human settlements in tropical regions.
  9. Marattia ferns are threatened by habitat loss and degradation due to deforestation and urban expansion.
  10. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect and preserve the genus Marattia and its habitats.

FAQs About the word genus marattia

type genus of the Marattiaceae: ferns having the sporangia fused together in two rows

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

The genus Marattia belongs to the family Marattiaceae within the fern order Marattiales.

Marattia species are characterized by large, fleshy rhizomes and multipinnate fronds.

The genus Marattia contains around 70 species distributed in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.

Marattia ferns are found in humid forests, where they thrive in shady, well-drained areas.