"paleophyte" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: paleophytes [plural]
Etymology: From paleo- (“old, ancient”) + -phyte (“plant”). Etymology templates: {{confix|en|paleo|phyte|t1=old, ancient|t2=plant}} paleo- (“old, ancient”) + -phyte (“plant”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} paleophyte (plural paleophytes)
  1. (biology) Any prehistoric plant, especially one known only from fossils Categories (topical): Biology

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