Anthocerote

/ænˈθɑːsərəʊt/ noun

Definition

A member of the order Anthocerotales; specifically, a hornwort plant with horn-like sporophytes.

Etymology

From 'Anthoceros' + '-ote' (one who belongs to). A taxonomic term for individual members of the hornwort group.

Kelly Says

Each tiny anthocerote might look insignificant in your garden, but they're actually masters of symbiosis—most have cyanobacteria living inside their tissues, giving them nitrogen fertilizer for free in exchange for shelter.

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