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Egeria

Egeria

9.9
A water plant often kept in aquariums that grows quickly and adds oxygen
  • noun
  • /ˈɛdʒəriə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Egeria
  • The aquatic plant Egeria densa is popular among aquarium enthusiasts worldwide.

Examples

  • Some species of Egeria can become invasive outside their native habitats.

  • I have an Egeria plant in my aquarium.

  • Egeria is often used in aquariums because of its rapid growth and oxygenating abilities.

  • Many hobbyists enjoy cultivating Egerias in their tanks.

  • Egeria is often used in aquariums because of its rapid growth and oxygenating abilities.

  • The aquatic plant Egeria densa is popular among aquarium enthusiasts worldwide.

  • Many hobbyists enjoy cultivating Egeria plants in their tanks.

Synonyms

genus Egeria
vsEgeria
  • Specialized
9.5

A small group of tropical water plants like Brazilian waterweed

has identical meaning but names the group without a species example

Compounds

Egeria densa
  • Specialized
9.5

A water plant with long green leaves that people add to aquariums to give oxygen

genus Egeria
  • Specialized
9.5

A small group of tropical water plants like Brazilian waterweed

Surface Forms

Egeria singular
Egerias plural

Etymology

The word Egeria comes from a Roman nymph also called Egeria who lived at a 'spring' and was linked with water. So, the plant Egeria is named after that water spirit, which helps you remember that it is a water plant often used in aquariums.