Elodea canadensis
- noun
- Specialized
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elodea canadensis
- The pond was filled with lush, green strands of Elodea canadensis.
Examples
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In many European lakes, Elodea canadensis has become an invasive species.
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Elodea canadensis is often used in aquariums to oxygenate the water.
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The Elodea canadensis thrives in freshwater environments.
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Many aquarists prefer Elodea canadensis for its fast growth.
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Elodea canadensis is commonly found in ponds and provides essential oxygen for aquatic life.
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In many European lakes, Elodea canadensis has adapted well and can be seen growing abundantly.
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Aquarists often choose Elodea canadensis for its ability to enhance water quality in tanks.
Synonyms
A plant that grows under water in ponds or aquariums and spreads quickly
A small water plant that grows completely underwater in ponds and aquariums
Surface Forms
Morphology
This is a taxonomic binomial combining the genus name 'Elodea' (an aquatic plant) with the Latin epithet 'canadensis' (meaning 'from Canada'), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it denotes the Canadian species of Elodea (Canadian waterweed). Scientific Latin names are formulaic and compositional, making the meaning predictable from the parts rather than idiomatic.
Etymology
Elodea canadensis gets its name from two parts: Elodea, an old word for a marsh or water plant, and canadensis, which means 'from Canada'. So the name literally says 'Canadian water plant', a helpful picture because this green plant lives in ponds and lakes.
