Polypodiaceae - ț̢
The fern plant family of the order Polypodiales, class Filicopsida, division Pteridophyta, subkingdom Tracheobionta.
Synonyms : Drynariae
Polypodium - ț̢
A plant genus of the family POLYPODIACEAE. Members contain polypodoside.
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Polyporaceae - ț̢
A family of basidiomycetous fungi, order POLYPORALES, living in decaying plant matter and timber.
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Polyporales - ț̢
An order of fungi in the phylum BASIDIOMYCOTA having macroscopic basidiocarps. The members are characterized by their saprophytic activities as decomposers, particularly in the degradation of CELLULOSE and LIGNIN. A large number of species in the order have been used medicinally. (From Alexopoulos, Introductory Mycology, 4th ed, pp504-68)
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Polypropylenes - ț̢
Propylene or propene polymers. Thermoplastics that can be extruded into fibers, films or solid forms. They are used as a copolymer in plastics, especially polyethylene. The fibers are used for fabrics, filters and surgical sutures.