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Utricularia (Noun)

Meaning

Bladderworts: large genus of aquatic carnivorous plants; cosmopolitan in distribution.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Utricularia is a genus of carnivorous plants that obtain essential nutrients by capturing and digesting small organisms.
  • The unique bladder-like traps of Utricularia allow it to thrive in nutrient-poor aquatic environments.
  • Utricularia species can be found in a wide range of aquatic habitats, from shallow ponds to slow-moving streams.
  • Researchers have been studying the unique trapping mechanism of Utricularia to develop more efficient methods for capturing small organisms.
  • Some species of Utricularia have adapted to live in symbiotic relationships with certain algae, which provide them with essential nutrients.

Synonyms

  • Genus Utricularia
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