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family Pteridaceae

family Pteridaceae

9.9
A group of related fern species often found in gardens and tropical regions
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli pˌtɛrɪˈdeɪsi/
  • Specialized
: familia Pteridaceae
  • The family Pteridaceae includes many species of ferns.

Examples

  • The family Pteridaceae includes a wide range of fern species found in tropical regions.

  • Some taxonomists further subdivide the family Pteridaceae based on genetic studies.

  • Many ornamental ferns grown in gardens belong to the family Pteridaceae.

  • Are you familiar with the family Pteridaceae?

  • Many ornamental ferns grown in gardens belong to the family Pteridaceae.

  • Some taxonomists further subdivide the family Pteridaceae based on genetic studies.

  • The family Pteridaceae includes a wide range of fern species found in tropical regions.

Synonyms

Pteridaceae
vsfamily Pteridaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A large group of ferns found worldwide with divided leaves

is viewed differently in classifications, often placed within a broader older group

Surface Forms

family Pteridaceae singular
families Pteridaceae plural

Morphology

family + Pteridaceae

This phrase is a straightforward taxonomic label formed from 'family' (a scientific grouping) plus the taxon name Pteridaceae, so its meaning is simply 'the family called Pteridaceae' containing certain ferns. Scientific naming patterns like this are compositional and common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would understand it.

Etymology

Family Pteridaceae comes from the ancient Greek word pteris meaning 'fern' or 'feather' because many fern leaves look like feathers. The ending -aceae shows it is a plant family, so the phrase simply means 'the fern family'.