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Genus Nitella

Description: Genus Nitella refers to a group of green freshwater algae belonging to the family Characeae. It includes around 30 species which are commonly found in ponds, lakes, and slow-flowing streams.

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Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A genus of green freshwater algae characterized by their branched multicellular filamentous structure.

Example sentence: The biologist studied the morphology of genus Nitella under a microscope.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A scientific classification that includes various species of Nitella algae and serves as a taxonomic unit.

Example sentence: The species of genus Nitella are commonly used as indicators of water quality.

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of the genus Nitella.

Example sentence: The study focused on the reproductive behavior of a local Nitella species.

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