Salvinia auriculata
Definition
- Noun:
- A species of free-floating aquatic fern: Salvinia auriculata is a specific type of floating fern belonging to the genus Salvinia. It is characterized by its small, round to oval leaves that float on the water's surface.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The pond was covered with a dense mat of Salvinia auriculata.
- Biologists are studying the rapid growth rate of Salvinia auriculata in tropical waterways.
Advanced Usage
- As an invasive species: In many regions outside its native habitat, is considered an invasive aquatic weed.
- Efforts to control the invasive Salvinia auriculata are ongoing in the lake system.
Variants and Related Words
- Salvinia (n): The genus name for a group of free-floating aquatic ferns, which includes .
- Several Salvinia species can be found in this region.
- Aquatic fern (n): A general term for ferns that grow in water.
- Floating fern (n): A common name for ferns in the genus.
Synonyms
- Eared watermoss: A common name for .
- Butterfly fern: Another common name for this species, referring to the appearance of its leaf pairs.
Noun
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free-floating aquatic ferns
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