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trapaceae

/trəˈpeɪ.si.iː/

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noun

/trəˈpeɪ.si.iː/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство, включающее исключительно род Trapa, к которому относятся водяные орехи; в некоторых классификациях рассматривается как подсемейство или триба семейства Onagraceae.

A taxonomic family comprising solely the genus Trapa, which includes water chestnuts; in some classifications, it is treated as a subfamily or tribe of the family Onagraceae.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Water chestnut familyC2formalscientific

    A small family of aquatic plants comprising solely the genus Trapa, known for their floating leaves and edible nut-like fruits.

    ruСемейство водяных орехов

    • The Trapaceae family is often found in slow-moving freshwater habitats.
    • Botanists classify Trapaceae as a distinct family in some taxonomic systems.
    • The fruits of Trapaceae species are commonly known as water chestnuts.