anacrogynae
|an-a-crog-y-nae|
C2
/ˌænəˈkrɒdʒɪni/
liverwort group without distinct archegonial stalk
Etymology
Etymology Information
'anacrogynae' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'anacrogynai,' where 'ana-' meant 'without' and 'gynai' meant 'female reproductive organ.'
Historical Evolution
'anacrogynai' transformed into the scientific term 'anacrogynae' used in modern botanical classification.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to liverworts without a distinct female reproductive organ, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of liverworts characterized by the absence of a distinct archegonial stalk.
The anacrogynae are distinguished by their unique reproductive structures.
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