Angiospermae
- noun
- /ˌæn.dʒi.oʊˈspɜr.mi/
- Specialized
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angiospermas
- In evolutionary terms, Angiospermae are considered more advanced than gymnosperms.
Examples
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The Angiospermae are the most diverse group of plants.
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In evolutionary terms, Angiospermae are considered more advanced than gymnosperms.
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Many of the world's crops, such as wheat and rice, belong to the Angiospermae.
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Scientific studies have shown that Angiospermae dominate many terrestrial ecosystems worldwide.
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Many Angiospermae produce beautiful flowers.
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Many of the world's crops, such as wheat and rice, belong to the Angiospermae.
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Many Angiospermae produce beautiful flowers.
Synonyms
A group of plants that make flowers and seeds inside a fruit
A group of plants that make flowers and have seeds that grow inside the flower, like roses and daisies
A group of flowering plants that make seeds inside a fruit
Surface Forms
Morphology
Angiospermae = angiosperm (opaque) = angio + sperm
The term 'Angiospermae' is a scientific classification term not transparently derived from its components for most learners.
Etymology
Angiospermae comes from Greek parts angio- 'container' and -sperma 'seed'. It literally means 'seeds in a container', which explains why these flowering plants have seeds that are enclosed inside a fruit.
