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Loxoma

Loxoma

9.9
A ground fern from New Zealand that has only one species
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Loxoma
  • Loxoma is a rare fern found only in certain forested regions of New Zealand.

Examples

  • The unique fronds of Loxoma help distinguish it from other native ferns.

  • Botanists studied the reproductive cycle of Loxoma to better understand its environmental needs.

  • The Loxoma is a unique fern found only in New Zealand.

  • Have you ever seen a Loxoma in the wild?

  • Loxoma is a rare fern found only in certain forested regions of New Zealand.

  • The unique fronds of Loxoma help distinguish it from other native ferns.

  • Botanists studied the reproductive cycle of Loxoma to better understand its environmental needs.

Synonyms

genus Loxoma
vsLoxoma
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of land ferns from New Zealand with only one species

expresses the identical scientific meaning using a different phrasing

Compounds

genus Loxoma
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of land ferns from New Zealand with only one species

Surface Forms

Loxoma singular
Loxomas plural

Etymology

Loxoma likely comes from the Greek root lox- meaning 'slant' or 'oblique'. A helpful way to remember the name is to imagine the fern's fronds growing a little to the side or slanted, which links the word to this rare New Zealand fern.