Anthoceros
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A small green plant like moss that grows in damp places and has horn-shaped parts that hold spores
- noun
- /ˌænθəˈsɪrəs/
- Specialized
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Anthoceros
- The spore capsules of Anthoceros are distinctive and help botanists identify the genus.
Examples
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Researchers study Anthoceros for insights into non-vascular plant evolution.
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Anthoceros species are often found in damp, shady woodland areas.
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The Anthoceros species thrives in wet environments.
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Have you seen the Anthoceros plants in the garden?
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Anthoceros species are often found in damp, shady woodland areas.
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The spore capsules of Anthoceros are distinctive and help botanists identify the genus.
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Researchers study Anthoceros for insights into non-vascular plant evolution.
Surface Forms
Anthoceros singular
Anthoceros plural
Etymology
Anthoceros comes from the Greek parts anthos ('flower') and keras ('horn'). It was named for the small hornworts whose spore parts look like tiny horns, so the name helps you picture the plant's shape.
