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gnetophytina

/ˌniːtəˈfaɪtɪnə/

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noun

/ˌniːtəˈfaɪtɪnə/formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическая группа голосеменных растений, считающаяся гипотетическим эволюционным звеном между хвойными и покрытосеменными; в одних системах классифицируется как класс (Gnetopsida), в других — как подотдел (Gnetophyta или Gnetophytina).

A taxonomic group of gymnospermous plants considered a hypothetical evolutionary link between conifers and angiosperms; in some systems it is classified as a class (Gnetopsida) and in others as a subdivision (Gnetophyta or Gnetophytina).

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Gymnospermous flowering plantsC2formalscientific

    A subdivision of gymnosperm plants that includes three distinct genera (Ephedra, Gnetum, and Welwitschia), often considered a link between conifers and flowering plants.

    ruГнетовидные

    • Gnetophytina is sometimes classified as a class called Gnetopsida.
    • The reproductive structures of Gnetophytina show similarities to both conifers and angiosperms.
    • Welwitschia mirabilis, a member of Gnetophytina, is known for its unique growth form.

    Synonymsgnetalesgnetophytagnetopsida