dicranum
Definition
- Noun:
- A genus of mosses: "Dicranum" is the scientific name for a genus of mosses belonging to the family Dicranaceae. These are commonly known as fork mosses or wind-blown mosses due to the appearance of their leaves.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Dicranum scoparium is a common species found in many forests.
- The biologist studied the cellular structure of Dicranum.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific classification: The name "Dicranum" is used in botanical taxonomy to categorize a specific group of mosses.
- The specimen was keyed out and identified as a member of the genus Dicranum.
Variants and Related Words
- Dicranaceae (n): The botanical family to which the genus belongs.
- Dicranaceae includes several other genera of mosses besides Dicranum.
Synonyms
- Fork moss: A common name for mosses in the genus .
- Wind-blown moss: Another descriptive common name for these mosses.
Noun
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type genus of Dicranaceae
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