thallophyte

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Noun thallophyte has 1 sense

thallophyte - any of a group of cryptogamic organisms consisting principally of a thallus and thus showing no differentiation into stem and root and leaf
--₁ is a kind of cryptogam

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Thallophyte

Definition:

A thallophyte is a type of plant that lacks true roots, stems, and leaves. They are characterized by their simple body structure and lack of specialized tissues.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) A group of non-vascular plants.

Example:

The thallophytes, such as algae and fungi, reproduce by spores.

Sense 2:

(Noun) Any plant that lacks true roots, stems, and leaves.

Example:

Mosses and liverworts are considered thallophytes due to their simple plant body structure.

Sense 3:

(Noun) A plant belonging to the thallophyta division.

Example:

Some examples of thallophytes include lichens and seaweeds.

Sense 4:

(Adjective) Describing the characteristics of a thallophyte.

Example:

The scientist conducted extensive research on thallophyte reproduction.

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