polypodiaceae (Meaning)

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polypodiaceae (n)

ferns: a large family that in some classification systems has been subdivided into several families (including Aspleniaceae and Blechnaceae and Davalliaceae and Dennstaedtiaceae and Dryopteridaceae and Oleandraceae and Pteridaceae)

Synonyms & Antonyms of polypodiaceae

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polypodiaceae Sentence Examples

  1. Polypodiaceae, the family of polypody ferns, encompasses over 1,000 species found worldwide.
  2. The leaves of Polypodiaceae ferns exhibit a characteristic pattern of veins that radiate from a central axis.
  3. Polypodiaceae ferns are primarily epiphytic, attaching themselves to trees and other structures for support.
  4. Some members of Polypodiaceae, such as the common polypody (Polypodium vulgare), are used for medicinal purposes.
  5. The fronds of Polypodiaceae ferns are often covered in scales or hairs, which can help protect them from moisture loss.
  6. The rhizomes of Polypodiaceae ferns can be quite extensive, spreading out to form dense colonies.
  7. Polypodiaceae ferns are an important part of the forest ecosystem, providing shelter and food for a variety of animals.
  8. The study of Polypodiaceae ferns is known as polypodiology.
  9. Polypodiaceae ferns have a long fossil record, dating back to the Cretaceous period.
  10. The conservation of Polypodiaceae ferns is important for maintaining biodiversity and the ecological balance of forests.

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ferns: a large family that in some classification systems has been subdivided into several families (including Aspleniaceae and Blechnaceae and Davalliaceae and

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Polypodiaceae, the family of polypody ferns, encompasses over 1,000 species found worldwide.

The leaves of Polypodiaceae ferns exhibit a characteristic pattern of veins that radiate from a central axis.

Polypodiaceae ferns are primarily epiphytic, attaching themselves to trees and other structures for support.

Some members of Polypodiaceae, such as the common polypody (Polypodium vulgare), are used for medicinal purposes.