lesser duckweed

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Noun lesser duckweed has 1 sense

common duckweed, lesser duckweed, Lemna minor - of temperate regions except eastern Asia and Australia
--₁ is a kind of duckweed
--₁ is a member of Lemna, genus Lemna

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Lesser Duckweed

Part of speech: Noun

Senses:

A small aquatic plant of the family Lemnaceae, with tiny floating leaves.

Usage:

1. The lesser duckweed is commonly found in stagnant freshwater bodies.

Part of speech: Adjective

Senses:

Of or relating to the lesser duckweed.
Inferior or of lower importance.

Usage:

1. The study focuses on the water quality assessment of the lesser duckweed habitat.

2. The professor noted the lesser duckweed as a lesser-known species compared to other aquatic plants.

Part of speech: Verb (used with object)

Sense:

To cover or fill with lesser duckweed.

Usage:

1. The tiny pond was quickly lesser duckweed-ed due to the excess nutrients in the water.

Sample sentences:

The surface of the pond was covered with a thick layer of lesser duckweed.
Scientists are conducting research on the ecological role of lesser duckweed.
The lesser duckweed provides a natural habitat for various small organisms.

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