cordaites

[US]/kɔːrˈdeɪts/
[UK]/kɔːrˈdeɪts/

Translation

n.An extinct genus of conifer-like plants (Cordaitales) that lived during the Carboniferous and Permian periods, characterized by long strap-like leaves.

Example Sentences

fossils of cordaites are frequently discovered in carboniferous coal deposits.

paleobotanists study the morphology of cordaites leaves to understand ancient ecosystems.

the cordaites genus is characterized by long, strap-like leaves.

cordaites trees thrived in the swampy forests of the late paleozoic era.

unlike modern conifers, cordaites possessed a distinct reproductive structure.

the extinction of cordaites marked a significant shift in floral diversity.

we found a well-preserved cordaites specimen in the shale layer.

historically, cordaites is considered a likely ancestor of modern gymnosperms.

the size of cordaites trunks indicates they were large trees.

reconstructions of carboniferous landscapes often feature prominent cordaites trees.

distinct veins run parallel along the surface of cordaites leaves.

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