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Filicopsida

Filicopsida

9.9
A group of plants that are true ferns with large divided leaves and reproduce by spores not seeds
  • noun
  • /fɪlɪˈkɒpsɪdə/
  • Specialized
: Filicopsida
  • The Filicopsida class includes many species of ferns.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the fossil record to trace the evolution of Filicopsida over millions of years.

  • The Filicopsida class includes many species of ferns found in diverse habitats.

  • All members of Filicopsida reproduce by means of spores rather than seeds.

  • The garden houses several rare species within the Filicopsida class.

  • Are Filicopsidas common in tropical regions?

  • All members of Filicopsida reproduce by means of spores rather than seeds.

  • The garden houses several rare species within the Filicopsida class.

Synonyms

fern
vsFilicopsida
37 1.3

A plant with feathery leaves that has no flowers and makes spores

is the scientific class name for these plants rather than the common name

Surface Forms

Filicopsida singular
Filicopsidas plural

Etymology

The word Filicopsida comes from the old Latin word filix, which means 'fern', and the ending -opsida marks a 'group' or 'class' in plant names. So, Filicopsida simply means the class of 'true ferns', the plants with large divided leaves that reproduce by spores.