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genus Leptopteris

genus Leptopteris

9.9
A group of ferns with thin leaves divided into many small parts
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Leptopteris
  • The genus Leptopteris is recognized for its finely divided fronds and delicate structure.

Examples

  • Some botanists argue that members of genus Leptopteris should be placed in the genus Todea.

  • Many species within the genus Leptopteris thrive in tropical climates.

  • Research on the genus Leptopteris has provided new insights into fern evolution.

  • The genus Leptopteris is known for its unique fronds.

  • Research on the genus Leptopteris has provided new insights into fern evolution.

  • The genus Leptopteris is recognized for its finely divided fronds and delicate structure.

  • Many species within the genus Leptopteris thrive in tropical climates.

Synonyms

Leptopteris
vsgenus Leptopteris
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of ferns from Australia and nearby islands with thin, feathery leaves

emphasizes including species sometimes placed in another genus

Surface Forms

genus Leptopteris singular
genera Leptopteris plural

Morphology

genus + Leptopteris

The phrase simply combines the taxonomic label 'genus' (a biological rank grouping related species) with the proper name 'Leptopteris' (a type of fern), so its meaning as the genus named Leptopteris is directly derivable from the constituents. This rank+name composition is a transparent, cross-linguistically common pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words would understand it.

Etymology

Genus Leptopteris comes from Greek words: lepto- meaning 'thin' and -pteris meaning 'fern' or 'wing'. That image of 'thin fern leaves' explains why the name refers to a group of delicate ferns.