Definitions

1. noun

A genus of liverworts, also known as leafy liverworts, characterized by having leaves and a distinct gametophyte generation.

“The researcher spent years studying the unique species of anthoceros in the remote forest area.”

2. noun

In biology, a common name for the genus Marchantiophyta, which includes several species of liverworts.

“The anthoceros found in the laboratory were a vital subject of study for the botanist’s research.”