Family Naiadaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Monotypic family of aquatic plants having narrow leaves and small flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Naiadaceae consists of only one genus, Najas, which includes about 40 species of aquatic plants.
- In aquatic ecosystems, the family Naiadaceae is an important component, with Najas species serving as a food source for various aquatic animals.
- Researchers have found that the family Naiadaceae is often used as an indicator of water quality due to its sensitivity to environmental changes.
- The monotypic family Naiadaceae is unique in that it contains only one genus, Najas, which has evolved to thrive in aquatic environments.
- Najas, the only genus in the family Naiadaceae, has narrow leaves and small flowers that are typically inconspicuous and not showy.