cryptogams

/ˈkrɪptəˌɡæmz/ /ˈkrɪptoʊˌɡæmz/

Meanings

noun

Any plant that reproduces using spores (rather than seeds), formerly placed in the taxonomic group Cryptogamae, which included ferns, mosses, algae, fungi, lichens and liverworts.

Examples :

"In biology class, we learned that cryptogams like ferns and mosses reproduce using spores instead of seeds. "

Related Words

learned adjective

/ˈlɜːnɪd/ /ˈlɝnɪd/ /lɜːnd/ /lɝnd/

Having much learning, knowledgeable, erudite; highly educated.

"Professor Davies is a learned scholar, renowned for her deep knowledge of ancient history. "

reproduces verb

/ˌriːprəˈdjuːsɪz/ /ˌriːprəˈduːsɪz/

To produce an image or copy of.

"The printer reproduces the document perfectly, creating an exact copy. "

instead adverb

/ɪnˈstɛd/

In the place of something (usually mentioned earlier); as a substitute or alternative.

"I was going to go shopping, but I went dancing instead."

reproduce verb

/ˌɹi.pɹoʊˈdjus/ /ˌɹi.pɹoʊˈdus/

To produce an image or copy of.

"The photocopier can reproduce multiple copies of the homework assignment. "

rather verb

/ˈɹɑːðə/ /ˌɹɑːˈðɜː(ɹ)/ /ˈɹæðɚ/

To prefer; to prefer to.

"I rather enjoy helping my brother with his homework. "

included verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪd/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

formerly adverb

/ˈfɔːməli/ /ˈfɔɹmɚli/

At some time in the past

"My formerly quiet neighborhood is now very busy with new construction. "

liverworts noun

/ˈlɪvərwɜːrts/ /ˈlɪvərwɔːrts/

A type of bryophyte (includes mosses, liverworts, and hornworts) with a leafy stem or leafless thallus characterized by a dominant gametophyte stage and a lack of stomata on the sporophyte stage of the life cycle.

"The botanist carefully observed the liverworts growing on the damp rocks near the stream. "

lichens noun

/ˈlaɪkənz/ /ˈlɪtʃənz/

Any of many symbiotic organisms, being associations of algae and fungi, often found as white or yellow patches on old walls, etc.

"The old stone wall was covered in patches of green, gray, and yellow lichens. "

biology noun

/baɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ /baɪˈɑlədʒi/

The study of all life or living matter.

"My son is taking biology classes at school, learning about different types of plants and animals. "

spores noun

/spɔrz/ /spɔːrz/

A reproductive particle, usually a single cell, released by a fungus, alga, or plant that may germinate into another.

"The mold grew in the damp basement, releasing tiny spores into the air that made my allergies worse. "

taxonomic adjective

/ˌtæksəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌtæksəˈnɒmɪk/

Of, or relating to taxonomy.

"The taxonomic classification of animals helps scientists understand their evolutionary relationships. "