Cycadales

/ˌsaɪkəˈdeɪliːz/ noun

Definition

A taxonomic order containing cycads and related ancient seed-bearing plants.

Etymology

From 'cycad' plus the taxonomic suffix '-ales' (plant order), following the binomial classification system where '-ales' denotes an order level above family.

Kelly Says

Cycadales is like nature's living museum—this plant order includes some of the most primitive seed-bearers still alive, making them botanical time capsules from the Mesozoic Era!

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