genus Vallisneria
Definition
Noun: 1. A taxonomic genus of aquatic plants: "Genus Vallisneria" is the scientific name for a group of freshwater, submerged, flowering plants commonly known as eelgrass or tape grass. It is the sole genus in the family Hydrocharitaceae referred to by this common name. Plants in this genus are characterized by long, ribbon-like leaves and are important for oxygenating water and providing habitat in aquariums and natural ecosystems.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The biologist identified the aquatic plant as a member of genus Vallisneria.
- Genus Vallisneria is often used in aquascaping due to its graceful, flowing leaves.
- Several species within genus Vallisneria are native to temperate and tropical regions worldwide.
Advanced Usage
- In scientific taxonomy: The name is always capitalized ("Genus ") and italicized when referring to the formal genus name (). It is used in botanical and ecological literature to classify and discuss specific species, such as or .
Variants and Related Words
- Vallisneria (n): The simplified, italicized form of the genus name used in scientific contexts.
- Eelgrass (n): The most common English name for plants in this genus. (Note: This term can also refer to entirely different marine plants, like , so context is important.)
- Tape grass (n): Another common name for plants in this genus, descriptive of their long, tape-like leaves.
- Hydrocharitaceae (n): The plant family to which genus belongs.
Synonyms
- Eelgrass (in freshwater contexts)
- Tape grass
- Wild celery (a less common name for some species)
Related Terms and Contexts
- Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV): A technical ecological category that includes .
- Aquatic plant: A general term for plants that live in water.
- Oxygenator: A functional description for aquarium plants like that release oxygen into the water.
Noun
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eelgrass; eel grass
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