What is another word for Genus Cordaites?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs kˈɔːde͡ɪts] (IPA)

Genus Cordaites is a group of extinct trees that lived in the Carboniferous period. Also called Cordaianthus or Cordaiphyllum, these trees had long, narrow leaves and cone-shaped reproductive structures. Synonyms for Genus Cordaites include Pitysamara, Callixylon, and Ullmannia. These trees were abundant during the Carboniferous period and played a significant role in the formation of coal deposits. Fossils of Genus Cordaites have been found in several parts of the world, including North America, Europe, and Asia. These trees are believed to have grown up to 100 feet tall and were an important food source for early vertebrates such as amphibians.

Synonyms for Genus cordaites:

  • Other relevant words:

    genus Cordaites

What are the hypernyms for Genus cordaites?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Cordaitales (order of extinct plants), Czekanowskiales (order of extinct plants), Equisetopsida (subclass of vascular plants), Lycopodiopsida (class of plants), Plantae (Plant Kingdom).

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