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class lycopodineae

 

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Noun class lycopodineae has 1 sense
  1. Lycopodineae, class Lycopodineae - alternative designation for the class Lycopsida
    --1 is a kind of class
    --1 is a member of Lycopsida, class Lycopsida, Lycopodiate, class Lycopodiate

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Class Lycopodineae

Definition

Class Lycopodineae is a taxonomic class of plants in the phylum Lycopodiophyta, commonly known as clubmosses or ground pines. It includes both modern species and extinct species that lived millions of years ago.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Taxonomic Classification

In taxonomy, Class Lycopodineae refers to a specific class of plants within the phylum Lycopodiophyta. It represents a diverse group of plants that share similar characteristics.

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Sense 2: Modern Species

Class Lycopodineae includes various living species of clubmosses or ground pines found in different regions of the world. These plants typically have slender, upright stems and small leaves arranged in spirals.

Sample Sentence: The Lycopodineae species found in the Amazon rainforest are known for their significant medicinal properties.

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Sense 3: Extinct Species

Class Lycopodineae also encompasses numerous extinct species that existed millions of years ago during different geological periods. Fossils of these ancient clubmosses provide valuable insights into Earth's history and evolutionary processes.

Sample Sentence: Paleontologists discovered well-preserved Lycopodineae fossils, shedding light on the flora of the Carboniferous period.

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