rong mái chèo

Một con rong mái chèo mọc dưới đáy biển trong lành.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Eelgrass / Seagrass: A type of marine flowering plant (genus Zostera) that grows underwater in coastal areas. It forms underwater meadows and is an important part of the marine ecosystem.
   • Botanical Term: The specific Vietnamese term for plants belonging to the family Zosteraceae, commonly known as eelgrass or seawrack.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Rong mái chèo mọc thành từng đám dưới đáy biển. (Eelgrass grows in patches on the seabed.)
  • Rong mái chèo là nơi trú ẩn cho nhiều loài cá nhỏ. (Seagrass is a shelter for many small fish species.)

Advanced Usage

• Scientific Context: Used in biological and environmental studies to refer to submerged aquatic vegetation.
  • Các nhà khoa học đang nghiên cứu sự suy giảm của rong mái chèo. (Scientists are studying the decline of eelgrass.)

Variants and Related Words

• Rong biển (n): seaweed; a general term for marine algae.
• Cỏ biển (n): seagrass; a more general term that may include .

Synonyms

• Eelgrass: The most common English name for species.
• Seagrass: A broader term for marine grasses, including eelgrass.
• Zostera: The scientific genus name.

Notes

• Etymology: The term "rong mái chèo" translates literally to "oar-blade seaweed," likely describing the shape of its leaves.
• Ecological Role: This plant is crucial for preventing coastal erosion, providing habitat, and sequestering carbon.