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genus metasequoia

/ˈdʒiːnəs ˌmɛtəsɪˈkɔɪə/

Traducción: Término científico que designa un género de coníferas caducifolias de la familia de las Cupresáceas, originarias de China, conocidas popularmente como metasecuoyas. Es una especie de fósil viviente.

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/ˈdʒiːnəs ˌmɛtəsɪˈkɔɪə/formalscientific
  • esTérmino científico que designa un género de coníferas caducifolias de la familia de las Cupresáceas, originarias de China, conocidas popularmente como metasecuoyas. Es una especie de fósil viviente.

A scientific term referring to a genus of deciduous coniferous trees in the family Cupressaceae, native to China, commonly known as dawn redwoods. It is a living fossil species.

  1. Dawn RedwoodC2formal

    A genus of fast-growing deciduous coniferous trees in the family Cupressaceae, native to China, known for its distinctive feathery foliage and buttressed trunk.

    esgénero Metasequoia

    • The genus Metasequoia is represented by only one living species, Metasequoia glyptostroboides.
    • Fossil records show that the genus Metasequoia was once widespread across the Northern Hemisphere.
    • The dawn redwood, a member of the genus Metasequoia, is often planted as an ornamental tree in parks.