Zannichelliaceae (Noun)
Meaning
Alternative classification for some genera included in Potamogetonaceae; one species.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Zannichelliaceae is a small family of aquatic plants, and one of its species, Zannichellia palustris, has been considered a potential bioindicator of environmental health.
- In the APG system, Zannichelliaceae is an alternative classification for some genera that are sometimes included in the family Potamogetonaceae.
- One species in the family Zannichelliaceae, Zannichellia major, is characterized by its ability to thrive in brackish and marine environments.
- Historically, some sources classified Zannichelliaceae as a subfamily within the Potamogetonaceae family.
- Some aquatic plant species, like those in Zannichelliaceae, are considered a linking taxon that can facilitate a phytosociological assessment of their ecosystem.