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family callitrichaceae

 

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Noun family callitrichaceae has 1 sense
  1. Callitrichaceae, family Callitrichaceae - dicot aquatic herbs
    --1 is a kind of rosid dicot family
    --1 is a member of Geraniales, order Geraniales
    --1 has members: Callitriche, genus Callitriche

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Family Callitrichaceae

The family Callitrichaceae, also known as water-starwort family, is a group of aquatic plants commonly found in freshwater habitats. These plants are herbaceous and exhibit a diverse range of growth forms.

Sense 1: Taxonomy

In terms of taxonomy, family Callitrichaceae belongs to the order Lamiales and consists of about 10 genera and 80 species. Some well-known genera in this family include Callitriche, Hydrocotyle, and Marsilea.

Sample Sentence:

The family Callitrichaceae is characterized by its delicate aquatic plants that add beauty to ponds and lakes.

Sense 2: Aquatic Plants

As aquatic plants, family Callitrichaceae species are well-adapted to grow in both submerged and emergent conditions. They typically have small, rounded leaves and delicate, intricate flowers.

Sample Sentence:

The Callitrichaceae species are extensively used in aquariums due to their ability to thrive in water with varying temperatures and lighting.

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