zizania Synonyms
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zizania Meaning
Wordnet
zizania (n)
wild rice
Webster
zizania (n.)
A genus of grasses including Indian rice. See Indian rice, under Rice.
zizania Sentence Examples
- The presence of zizania in the lake hindered its use for recreation and fishing.
- The invasive species of zizania overran the native vegetation in the wetland, threatening its biodiversity.
- The sharp leaves of zizania made swimming and boating hazardous in the infested areas.
- Zizania proliferated rapidly, forming dense mats that blocked sunlight and oxygen from reaching other aquatic plants.
- Researchers studied the zizania population to understand its impact on the ecosystem and develop control measures.
- The government implemented a program to eradicate zizania from vulnerable waterways, using a combination of chemical and mechanical approaches.
- Despite efforts to control it, zizania persisted in some areas, posing an ongoing threat to aquatic habitats.
- The genetic diversity of zizania allowed it to adapt to changing environmental conditions, making its control challenging.
- Fishermen voiced concerns about the impact of zizania on their livelihood, as it reduced fish populations and disrupted spawning grounds.
- Conservationists emphasized the importance of preventing the introduction and spread of zizania to protect native ecosystems.
FAQs About the word zizania
wild riceA genus of grasses including Indian rice. See Indian rice, under Rice.
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The presence of zizania in the lake hindered its use for recreation and fishing.
The invasive species of zizania overran the native vegetation in the wetland, threatening its biodiversity.
The sharp leaves of zizania made swimming and boating hazardous in the infested areas.
Zizania proliferated rapidly, forming dense mats that blocked sunlight and oxygen from reaching other aquatic plants.
