Anthocerotaceae

/ænˌθɑːsərəˈteɪsiː/ noun

The family of hornworts, a group of ancient bryophyte plants that lack vascular tissue and are among the simplest land plants.

From genus 'Anthoceros' + taxonomic family suffix '-aceae'. Follows Linnaean nomenclature conventions for plant families.

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