Laminaria (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Laminariaceae: perennial brown kelps.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The laminaria kelp grew in massive swaths along the rocky shoreline, providing a habitat for numerous marine species.
- Researchers discovered that laminaria possessed unique compounds with potential medicinal applications.
- In traditional Asian cuisines, laminaria is often dried and used as a nutritious ingredient.
- Environmental scientists have expressed concerns that the rise in ocean temperatures could negatively impact the laminaria kelp forests.
- Beneath the surface, the swaying laminaria fronds resembled a lush underwater forest.