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genus Hymenophyllum

genus Hymenophyllum

9.9
A group of very thin ferns with almost see-through leaves
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛnəs haɪˈmɛnəˌfɪləm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : género Hymenophyllum
  • The genus Hymenophyllum includes species commonly called filmy ferns due to their delicate fronds.

Examples

  • Some rainforest epiphytes belong to the genus Hymenophyllum, known for their thin, translucent leaves.

  • Botanists discovered a new species in the genus Hymenophyllum growing on a shaded cliff.

  • The genus Hymenophyllum includes many unique fern species.

  • Many botanists study the genus Hymenophyllum for its ecological significance.

  • Botanists discovered a new species in the genus Hymenophyllum growing on a shaded cliff.

  • Some rainforest epiphytes belong to the genus Hymenophyllum, known for their thin, translucent leaves.

  • The genus Hymenophyllum includes species commonly called filmy ferns due to their delicate fronds.

Synonyms

Hymenophyllum
vsgenus Hymenophyllum
  • Specialized
9.9

A delicate fern with very thin, almost transparent leaves that grows in moist places

has identical meaning but highlights its role as the family's type genus

Surface Forms

genus Hymenophyllum singular
genera Hymenophyllum plural

Morphology

genus + Hymenophyllum

The phrase combines the common noun 'genus' (a biological rank) with the proper name 'Hymenophyllum', so its meaning — the taxonomic group called Hymenophyllum — is directly derivable from its parts. This scientific naming pattern is compositional and cross-linguistically regular, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand it.

Etymology

Genus Hymenophyllum comes from Greek words: hymen meaning 'membrane' and phyllum meaning 'leaf'. The name paints a picture of very thin, almost see-through leaves, so it helps you remember this genus is the group of delicate 'filmy ferns'.