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Hookeriales
plural noun
Hoo·ke·ri·a·les
\(ˌ)hu̇rˌkirēˈā(ˌ)lēz\
Definition of Hookeriales
: an order of usually pleurocarpous mosses with branched prostrate gametophores, asymmetrical leaves often with two midribs, and capsules with a double peristome
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Origin and Etymology of hookeriales
New Latin, from Hookeria, genus of mosses (from Sir William J. Hooker †1865 English botanist + New Latin -ia) + -ales
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