zannichellia (Meaning)
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zannichellia (n)
horned pondweed: completely submerged herbs; in some classifications included in Potamogetonaceae
Synonyms & Antonyms of zannichellia
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zannichellia Sentence Examples
- Zannichellia palustris, commonly known as horned pondweed, is a submerged aquatic plant found in shallow freshwater habitats.
- The leaves of zannichellia are slender and grass-like, with toothed margins and a distinctive "u" shape.
- Zannichellia flowers are inconspicuous, with male and female flowers borne on separate plants.
- The fruits of zannichellia are small and indehiscent, containing a single seed.
- Zannichellia is an important food source for waterfowl and other aquatic animals.
- It provides shelter and spawning habitat for various aquatic insects and fish.
- Zannichellia can reproduce both sexually and asexually, forming dense underwater meadows.
- The presence of zannichellia in an aquatic ecosystem is often an indicator of good water quality.
- Zannichellia is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as urinary tract infections and gastrointestinal issues.
- Researchers are exploring the potential of zannichellia as a bioremediation agent to remove excess nutrients from aquatic environments.
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horned pondweed: completely submerged herbs; in some classifications included in Potamogetonaceae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Zannichellia palustris, commonly known as horned pondweed, is a submerged aquatic plant found in shallow freshwater habitats.
The leaves of zannichellia are slender and grass-like, with toothed margins and a distinctive "u" shape.
Zannichellia flowers are inconspicuous, with male and female flowers borne on separate plants.
The fruits of zannichellia are small and indehiscent, containing a single seed.
