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Ceratophyllaceae

Ceratophyllaceae

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A family of water plants that grow in fresh ponds and lakes
  • noun
  • /ˌsɛrətoʊfɪˈleɪʃiˌi/
  • Specialized
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  • The Ceratophyllaceae are unique among aquatic plants for lacking true roots.

Examples

  • The Ceratophyllaceae family includes various species of hornworts.

  • Recent studies have shown that Ceratophyllaceae play an important role in freshwater ecosystems.

  • Many aquarium enthusiasts cultivate species from the Ceratophyllaceae family for their resilience and beauty.

  • Many aquarists appreciate Ceratophyllaceae for its unique appearance.

  • Many aquarium enthusiasts cultivate species from the Ceratophyllaceae family for their resilience and beauty.

  • Recent studies have shown that Ceratophyllaceae play an important role in freshwater ecosystems.

  • The Ceratophyllaceae are unique among aquatic plants for lacking true roots.

Synonyms

family Ceratophyllaceae
vsCeratophyllaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering water plants called hornworts that live underwater without roots

is the same family but named without the word family

Compounds

family Ceratophyllaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flowering water plants called hornworts that live underwater without roots

Surface Forms

Ceratophyllaceae singular
Ceratophyllaceas plural

Morphology

Ceratophyllaceae = Ceratophyllum (semi-transparent) = ceratophyll + aceae

Formed by adding the standard botanical family suffix '-aceae' to the genus name; the relation is clear to those familiar with taxonomic names but the suffix is technical for general learners.

Etymology

Ceratophyllaceae comes from Greek words cerato- meaning 'horn', -phyll- meaning 'leaf', and the ending -aceae meaning 'plant family'. So, the name says 'horn-leaf plants', which fits these water plants with horn-shaped leaves, and you can see the same 'leaf' root in chlorophyll.