Zostera (Noun)
Meaning
(or in some classifications family Zosteraceae) small genus of widely distributed marine plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The zostera plant provides a natural habitat for various marine species to grow and thrive underwater.
- Zostera seaweeds contribute to the prevention of coastal erosion through their extensive root system.
- Zostera stands serve as important spawning grounds for many fish and shellfish populations.
- The distribution of the Zostera genus varies widely across temperate regions in both hemispheres.
- Zostera seagrasses perform a crucial role in marine nutrient cycling by stabilizing seabed sediment.