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Hydrocharidaceae

Hydrocharidaceae

9.9
A group of simple water plants with little or no stem that live in fresh water
  • noun
  • /ˌhaɪdrəˌkɛrɪˈdeɪʃiˌi/
  • Specialized
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  • Several species in the Hydrocharidaceae family are used in aquariums for their decorative floating leaves.

Examples

  • The Hydrocharidaceae are found on every continent except Antarctica in freshwater habitats.

  • Scientists studied the reproductive habits of Hydrocharidaceae to understand the spread of invasive aquatic plants.

  • The Hydrocharidaceae family includes many species of aquatic plants.

  • Many Hydrocharidaceae thrive in freshwater environments.

  • The Hydrocharidaceae family includes several popular species of aquatic plants that are often found in ponds.

  • Aquarists frequently choose plants from the Hydrocharidaceae family for their attractive floating leaves and ease of care.

  • Researchers discovered that the Hydrocharidaceae thrive in freshwater environments worldwide, making them a subject of interest in ecology.

Synonyms

Hydrocharitaceae
vsHydrocharidaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of simple freshwater plants like tape grass that grow in lakes and rivers

is the identical name but spelled using the alternate letter arrangement
frogbit family
vsHydrocharidaceae
  • Specialized
9.4

Small group of water plants with very short stems that float on ponds and lakes

is found around the world rather than limited to those regions
frog's-bit family
vsHydrocharidaceae
  • Specialized
9.9

A family of small water plants with floating leaves in ponds and marshes

is found around the world rather than mainly in temperate regions

Surface Forms

Hydrocharidaceae singular
Hydrocharidaceas plural

Morphology

Hydrocharidaceae = Hydrocharis (opaque) = hydrocharid + aceae

Scientific botanical family names are formed with a Latinized taxonomic suffix '-aceae' attached to a genus stem, which is not transparent to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Hydrocharidaceae comes from the Greek parts hydro- meaning 'water', the plant name Hydrocharis (a water plant), and the ending -aceae that marks a 'plant family'. So, the name points to a family of simple freshwater plants.