Genus Avicennia (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of tropical shrubs or trees.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Avicennia is a small genus of tropical shrubs or trees that thrive in intertidal estuaries and mangrove swamps.
- The mangroves belonging to the genus Avicennia are naturally resistant to extreme conditions and saline environments.
- There are currently eight recognized species within the genus Avicennia, each found in tropical regions.
- Genus Avicennia mangroves exhibit unique adaptation techniques to cope with fluctuating water levels and oxygen levels.
- The tropical ecosystems found in the habitats of the genus Avicennia provide crucial ecological support and protection from natural disasters.