Genus Utricularia (Noun)
Meaning
Bladderworts: large genus of aquatic carnivorous plants; cosmopolitan in distribution.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Utricularia is a large and diverse group of carnivorous plants that can be found in aquatic environments all over the world.
- Bladderworts, which belong to the genus Utricularia, obtain essential nutrients by capturing and digesting small organisms such as protozoa and insects.
- The genus Utricularia is characterized by its bladder-like traps that are used to capture prey, which are then digested to provide the plant with nutrients.
- Species within the genus Utricularia can be found in a wide range of aquatic habitats, including ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
- The unique characteristics of the genus Utricularia have made it a popular subject of study among botanists and ecologists.