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Cabomba gracilis

Fossil species of aquatic plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Cabomba gracilis is a fossil species of aquatic plant in the family Cabombaceae.

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Description

The slender, smooth stems bear opposite, dichotomously branched submerged leaves with linear or filiform segments.[2]

Taxonomy

It was published by John Strong Newberry in 1883.[2][1][3] The fossil was collected by Dr. Hayden[2] in Fort Union, North Dakota, USA.[2][1]

Etymology

The specific epithet gracilis means graceful.[4]

References

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