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Noun rhynia has 1 sense
  1. Rhynia, genus Rhynia - type genus of the Rhyniaceae; small leafless dichotomously branching fossil plants with terminal sporangia and smooth branching rhizomes
    --1 is a kind of fern genus
    --1 is a member of Rhyniaceae, family Rhyniaceae

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Rhynia

Noun: Rhynia refers to a genus of extinct vascular plants that flourished during the Silurian period. They are considered to be among the earliest land plants and had simple anatomical structures.

Example sentences:

  1. The fossilized remains of Rhynia provide valuable insights into the evolution of early terrestrial life.
  2. Scientists believe that Rhynia played a crucial role in paving the way for the colonization of land by plants.

Related Products: Rhynia Fossil, Prehistoric Plants: The World of Rhynia

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