Genus Rhizophora (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Rhizophoraceae; a small genus of tropical trees and shrubs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Mangroves in the genus Rhizophora are commonly known as the "true mangroves" because of their unique characteristics and adaptations to the saltwater environment.
- The genus Rhizophora is comprised of approximately six species of tropical trees and shrubs that thrive in the harsh coastal intertidal zones.
- The ecology of the genus Rhizophora includes a wide range of interactions with other organisms, from providing shelter for juvenile fish to competing with other mangrove species for resources.
- As the type genus of the Rhizophoraceae family, the genus Rhizophora has been extensively studied and described in the botanical literature.
- The unique growth habits of trees in the genus Rhizophora, including their stilt roots and pneumatophores, allow them to survive in waterlogged soils with low oxygen levels.