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Schizaeaceae

Schizaeaceae

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A small group of tropical ferns with special parts that make spores
  • noun
  • /ˌskɪzeɪˈeɪsiˌi/
  • Specialized
: Schizaeaceae
  • The Schizaeaceae are most commonly found in humid, tropical regions around the world.

Examples

  • Many botanists study Schizaeaceae to understand fern evolution and diversification.

  • Some members of the Schizaeaceae family have been used in traditional medicine.

  • Look at the Schizaeaceae!

  • The Schizaeaceae family includes many fascinating species.

  • Many botanists study Schizaeaceae to understand fern evolution and diversification.

  • Some members of the Schizaeaceae family have been used in traditional medicine.

  • The Schizaeaceae are most commonly found in humid, tropical regions around the world.

Surface Forms

Schizaeaceae singular
Schizaeaceas plural
Schizaeaceae plural

Etymology

The word Schizaeaceae comes from the Greek root schizein meaning 'to split', which you can remember like the English word 'split', and the plant family ending -aceae. It names a group of ferns whose spore-bearing parts look split or divided, so the name points to their unusual spore structures.