Aldrovanda Vesiculosa (Noun)
Meaning
Floating aquatic carnivorous perennial of central and southern Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia having whorls of 6 to 9 leaves ending in hinged lobes for capturing e.g. water fleas.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Aldrovanda vesiculosa is a carnivorous plant, distinctive in its structure for capturing prey underwater.
- Aldrovanda vesiculosa was first recorded in a European lake but has since been identified in various parts around the world.
- Scientists have extensively studied the trapping mechanism of Aldrovanda vesiculosa to understand its adaptation in capturing small aquatic invertebrates.
- The whorl-like leaves of Aldrovanda vesiculosa resemble a tiny trap designed specifically to catch aquatic organisms such as water fleas.
- The hinged lobes of the leaves of Aldrovanda vesiculosa snap shut quickly when in contact with prey in order to ensnare tiny invertebrates efficiently.