Genus Najas (Noun)
Meaning
Sole genus of the family Naiadaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Najas is a genus of aquatic plants commonly known as waternymph or naiad, the sole genus of the family Naiadaceae.
- The genus Najas consists of about 40 species of aquatic plants, including Najas flexilis and Najas marina.
- The plants in the genus Najas are often used as food sources for fish and other aquatic animals.
- Species in the genus Najas can be found in a variety of aquatic environments, including ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
- The genus Najas is thought to have originated in the Old World, but has since been introduced to many other parts of the world.