Lemnaceae

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Definition

Noun: 1. Family of small free-floating thalloid plants: A family of simple, aquatic flowering plants, commonly known as duckweeds. They are small, free-floating plants that lack distinct stems and leaves, instead having a flattened or globular thallus (a plant body not differentiated into stem and leaves).

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The pond's surface was completely covered by members of the Lemnaceae.
    • Lemnaceae are among the smallest and simplest of all flowering plants.
Advanced Usage
  • In botanical classification: The term is used in scientific contexts to categorize a specific taxonomic family within the order Alismatales.
    • The study focused on the reproductive biology of the Lemnaceae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Duckweed: The common name for plants in the Lemnaceae family.
    • Duckweed (Lemnaceae) can rapidly cover the surface of still water.
  • Lemna: The genus that includes the most common duckweeds, a key genus within the Lemnaceae family.
    • Lemna minor is a widespread species in the Lemnaceae family.
Synonyms
  • Duckweed family: A common descriptive synonym.
  • Water lentil family: Another informal name, referencing the shape of some species.
Related Phrases
  • Family Lemnaceae: The full formal taxonomic designation.
    • The organism was classified under Family Lemnaceae.
Noun
  1. family of small free-floating thalloid plants

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