phragmites
Pronunciación: [fræɡˈmaɪtiːz]
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Contexto: «biology»
(noun) a type of tall grass that grows in wetlands and can often be found near lakes or rivers. Phragmites is important for the environment as it helps prevent soil erosion and provides homes for many animals.
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The phragmites in the marsh are lush and provide shelter for birds.
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There were no phragmites in the dry area, so the land was exposed to erosion.
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Have you seen the phragmites growing along the riverbank?
Contexto: «ecology»
(noun) a plant that can sometimes grow too much and crowd out other plants. Even though phragmites help the environment, too many can be a problem for other living things.
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The phragmites helped to stabilize the wetland ecosystem.
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If the phragmites take over, other plants may struggle to survive.
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What happens to the other plants when phragmites grow too much?
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