What is another word for Genus Zannichellia?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs zˌanɪʃˈɛli͡ə] (IPA) 
Genus Zannichellia is a group of marine plants that can be found in coastal regions around the world. This genus is also known as sea-thrift or horned pondweed. Some synonyms for this particular genus include Zannichellia palustris, Zannichellia palustris subsp. major, and Zannichellia major. Zannichellia has been classified as a member of the family Hydrillaceae or Zannichelliaceae, depending on the classification system being used. These aquatic plants are important to estuarine and coastal ecosystems, as they provide habitat for fish and invertebrates, help stabilize sediment deposits, and can even reduce shoreline erosion.
