Ceratophyllum (Noun)
Meaning
Constituting the family Ceratophyllaceae: hornworts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hornwort genus Ceratophyllum is also known as coontails due to their unique branching structure resembling a raccoon's tail.
- Ceratophyllum, along with other hornworts, grow fully submerged underwater.
- Some aquarium hobbyists choose to use Ceratophyllum in their plant arrangements for a more natural appearance.
- In their natural habitats, Ceratophyllum can grow quite dense to provide shelter and a place for aquatic animals to spawn.
- As one of the few families of vascular plants that grow underwater, the members of Ceratophyllum have unique adaptations for these environments.