Nitella
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A water plant with thin green branches that grows in quiet fresh water
- noun
- Specialized
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Nitella
- The pond was full of Nitella, making the water appear green and feathery.
Examples
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Researchers collected samples of Nitella to study its unique reproductive structures.
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Many small aquatic animals depend on Nitella for shelter and food.
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The Nitella thrives in freshwater lakes.
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Many species of Nitella can be found in Europe.
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Many small aquatic animals depend on Nitella for shelter and food.
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Researchers collected samples of Nitella to study its unique reproductive structures.
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The pond was full of Nitella, making the water appear green and feathery.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nitella comes from a Latin root nit- that means 'to shine' or 'bright'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine the long, feathery green branches of this algae shining in still water, which is why scientists gave it that name.