pecopteris

[US]/pɛˈkɒptərɪs/
[UK]/pɛˈkɑːptərɪs/

Translation

n.A genus of extinct ferns from the Carboniferous period, characterized by fossilized fronds with a distinctive comb-like appearance.
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Phrases & Collocations

pecopteris fossil

pecopteris fern

pecopteris specimen

ancient pecopteris

pecopteris leaf

pecopteris species

pecopteris remains

the pecopteris

finding pecopteris

pecopteris discovery

Example Sentences

the pecopteris fern fossil was discovered in the coal mine.

pecopteris plants dominated the carboniferous forests.

the pecopteris leaf showed delicate branching patterns.

paleontologists identified a new pecopteris species.

the museum displayed a well-preserved pecopteris specimen.

pecopteris fossils provide insights into ancient climates.

the pecopteris plant had fronds with numerous leaflets.

researchers studied the pecopteris morphology in detail.

the pecopteris fossilization occurred in swampy environments.

pecopteris remains are common in carboniferous rock formations.

the pecopteris frond exhibited a characteristic fan shape.

scientists compared pecopteris with modern ferns.

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