ASTERIDAE Meaning and
Definition
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Asteridae is a scientific term used in the field of botany and taxonomy, specifically in the classification of flowering plants. It is a taxonomic subclass within the class Magnoliopsida (angiosperms). The term Asteridae refers to a diverse and large group of plants that share certain characteristics and are grouped together based on their evolutionary relationships.
Members of the Asteridae subclass have several defining features. They typically have a corolla, which is the collection of petals that form the inner whorl of a flower, with sympetalous petals, meaning the petals are fused. They also have stamens, the male reproductive organs, that are typically inserted at the base of the corolla. The ovary of Asteridae plants is usually superior, meaning it is positioned above the point of attachment of other floral parts.
The Asteridae subclass encompasses a wide range of plant families, including popular and economically important species such as the Solanaceae family (which includes tomatoes, potatoes, and peppers) and the Asteraceae family (which includes daisies, sunflowers, and dandelions). This subclass contains around 80 different orders and over 100,000 known species.
By classifying plants into distinct subclasses like Asteridae, botanists are able to better understand the evolutionary relationships between different plant groups, aiding in the study of their characteristics, distribution, and ecological roles.
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The star-fish family, of which the common five-rayed star-fish is taken as the type.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for ASTERIDAE
- zsteridae
- ssteridae
- wsteridae
- qsteridae
- aateridae
- azteridae
- axteridae
- adteridae
- aeteridae
- awteridae
- asreridae
- asferidae
- asgeridae
- asyeridae
- as6eridae
- as5eridae
- astwridae
- astsridae
- astdridae
- isteridae
Etymology of ASTERIDAE
The word "Asteridae" is derived from the genus name "Aster" and the taxonomic suffix "-idae".
The genus name "Aster" comes from the Ancient Greek word "astḗr" (ἀστήρ), which means "star". This is in reference to the flower's shape, resembling a star. The term "Aster" has been used for a particular group of flowering plants since at least the time of the ancient Greeks.
The taxonomic suffix "-idae" is a commonly used term in biology and refers to a category of classification. In zoology, it is used to denote a family, while in botany, it often refers to a subclass or order. The suffix "-idae" itself originates from the Greek suffix "-idēs" (-ίδης), which denotes a relationship or connection to something.
Similar spelling words for ASTERIDAE
- ashtray,
- astringence,
- asteroid,
- asterisked,
- astride,
- ashtoreth,
- astringe,
- asteriated,
- asteroidea,
- asterion,
- Astrid,
- Astarita,
- asterismal,
- asternal,
- austere,
- Asteraceae,
- astringency,
- asterism,
- astern,
- asterope,
- astringent,
- asterisk,
- asteroidal.
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