nephrodium

/ˈnɛfroʊdiəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of extinct ferns, typically found in Carboniferous and Early Permian rocks, characterized by their simple fronds and distinctive spore-bearing structures.

“The fossilized remains of nephrodium ferns were found in the ancient rock formations of the Appalachian Mountains.”

Synonyms

  • ferns
  • pteridophyte

Antonyms

  • angiosperms
  • flowering plants