rhynia Synonyms
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rhynia Meaning
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rhynia (n)
type genus of the Rhyniaceae; small leafless dichotomously branching fossil plants with terminal sporangia and smooth branching rhizomes
rhynia Sentence Examples
- Rhynia was a primitive vascular plant that flourished during the Silurian period.
- The discovery of Rhynia in Scotland in 1859 revolutionized our understanding of early plant evolution.
- Rhynia lacked true roots and leaves, instead absorbing nutrients directly from the soil.
- The stems of Rhynia were unbranched and reached heights of up to 20 centimeters.
- Rhynia had a simple rhizome system that anchored it to the ground and facilitated nutrient uptake.
- The gametophytes of Rhynia were small and independent, with the male and female organs borne on separate plants.
- The sporophytes of Rhynia produced spores that germinated to form new gametophytes.
- Rhynia played a crucial role in the colonization of terrestrial environments by plants.
- The fossil record of Rhynia provides insights into the early diversification of vascular plants.
- The Rhynia-type plants are considered the earliest known examples of vascular tissues in the plant kingdom.
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type genus of the Rhyniaceae; small leafless dichotomously branching fossil plants with terminal sporangia and smooth branching rhizomes
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Rhynia was a primitive vascular plant that flourished during the Silurian period.
The discovery of Rhynia in Scotland in 1859 revolutionized our understanding of early plant evolution.
Rhynia lacked true roots and leaves, instead absorbing nutrients directly from the soil.
The stems of Rhynia were unbranched and reached heights of up to 20 centimeters.
