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family Callitrichaceae

family Callitrichaceae

9.9
A group of small water plants that live in ponds and streams
  • noun
  • Specialized
: familia Callitrichaceae
  • Members of the family Callitrichaceae are often found in ponds and slow-moving streams.

Examples

  • The family Callitrichaceae includes several species adapted to freshwater environments.

  • The family Callitrichaceae includes various water-starwort species.

  • Botanists have reclassified some genera previously thought to belong to the family Callitrichaceae.

  • Many members of the family Callitrichaceae thrive in freshwater.

  • Members of the family Callitrichaceae are often found in ponds and slow-moving streams.

  • The family Callitrichaceae includes several species adapted to freshwater environments.

  • Many members of the family Callitrichaceae thrive in freshwater.

Synonyms

Callitrichaceae
vsfamily Callitrichaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of water plants that live in fresh streams and ponds worldwide

is focused on occurrence chiefly in freshwater regions rather than worldwide distribution

Surface Forms

family Callitrichaceae singular
families Callitrichaceae plural

Morphology

family + Callitrichaceae

This is a straightforward taxonomic noun phrase: 'family' (a scientific grouping) combined with the proper name 'Callitrichaceae' simply labels that taxonomic unit. The meaning is directly derivable from the constituents and follows a common cross-linguistic scientific naming pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words would understand it.

Etymology

Family Callitrichaceae gets its name from small water plants called Callitriche, which have very thin, hair-like leaves that spread under the water. One popular idea says the parts calli- and -trich mean 'beautiful hair', so the name helps you remember this family is made of little freshwater plants with fine, hair-like leaves.