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lecanopteris

lecanopteris

9.9
A type of fern with thick hollow stems that shelter ants
  • noun
  • Specialized
: lecanopteris
  • The swollen rhizomes of lecanopteris offer shelter to symbiotic ants in their natural habitat.

Examples

  • Botanists are fascinated by the unique relationship between lecanopteris and ants.

  • The lecanopteris is often found in tropical rainforests.

  • Several species of lecanopteris are grown as ornamental plants in shaded greenhouses.

  • The roots of lecanopteris provide a safe haven for colonies of ants in the rainforest.

  • Have you seen a lecanopteris in the wild?

  • Many gardeners appreciate lecanopteris for its unique shape and its role in supporting tiny ant colonies.

  • In tropical ecosystems, lecanopteris serves as a crucial shelter for various species of ants.

Synonyms

myrmecophyte
vslecanopteris
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that lives with ants and gives them shelter or food

is a specific group of ferns with hollow rhizomes that shelter ants

Surface Forms

lecanopteris singular
lecanopterises plural

Etymology

The word lecanopteris comes from Greek parts lekanē 'bowl' and pteris 'fern', because these ferns have swollen, hollow, bowl-like stems where ants live. So the name helps you remember that lecanopteris are 'bowl ferns' that give shelter to ants.