Duckweeds

/ˈdʌkˌwidz/ noun

Definition

Plural form of duckweed; multiple species or individual plants of the floating aquatic vegetation.

Etymology

Regular English pluralization of 'duckweed' by adding the suffix '-s'. The term encompasses various species within the Lemnaceae family of plants.

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Different duckweed species have varying nutritional profiles, and aquaculture researchers are experimenting with farming them as high-protein crops that require minimal water and land compared to traditional agriculture.

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