What is another word for Family Marattiaceae?
Pronunciation: [fˈamɪli mˈaɹɐttˌɪe͡ɪsˌiː] (IPA) 
Family Marattiaceae is a type of fern that belongs to the group of primitive ferns. It can also be called as the "giant fern" family due to its large size. The name "Marattiaceae" is derived from the Greek word "Maratia" which means "plant from Marathos." It contains only four to five genera and around 11 extant species which are widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions. Some possible synonyms for this family are Marattiales, Marattiopsida, Marattiineae, and Eupodiumaceae. In particular, Marattiopsida is a class of ferns that includes Family Marattiaceae, as well as other species belonging to the same group.
