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brasenia

/brəˈsiː.ni.ə/

Übersetzung: Substantiv, das eine Gattung aquatischer Pflanzen bezeichnet, die alternativ zur Familie der Seerosengewächse (Nymphaeaceae) gezählt wird.

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noun

/brəˈsiː.ni.ə/C2formalscientific
  • deSubstantiv, das eine Gattung aquatischer Pflanzen bezeichnet, die alternativ zur Familie der Seerosengewächse (Nymphaeaceae) gezählt wird.

A noun referring to a genus of aquatic plants, alternatively classified as a member of the family Nymphaeaceae.

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  1. Aquatic plant genusC2formalscientific

    A genus of aquatic flowering plants in the family Cabombaceae, characterized by floating leaves and a gelatinous coating on stems and young leaves.

    deBrasenia

    • Brasenia schreberi is commonly known as water-shield.
    • The gelatinous coating of Brasenia protects it from herbivores.
    • Brasenia species are found in freshwater ponds and lakes.
  2. Alternative classificationC2formalscientific

    Sometimes classified as a member of the water lily family Nymphaeaceae due to similar aquatic adaptations.

    deAlternative Klassifikation

    • Some botanists place Brasenia within the Nymphaeaceae family.
    • The flower structure of Brasenia resembles that of water lilies.
    • This alternative classification reflects shared evolutionary traits.