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Tue, 16 December 2025

Kairophyte

Meaning:
A type of plant or algae that grows at the waterline or between sea level and high tide mark

Explanation:
Kairophytes are typically found in coastal environments and are often referred to as 'sea plants' or 'shore weeds.' They have adapted to the challenging conditions of coastal zones and have developed specific characteristics to thrive in these areas. Examples of kairophytes include types of seaweed, sea grasses, and salt-tolerant plants

History:
Derived from the Greek word 'kairos,' meaning 'opportune moment' or 'key moment,' and 'phyton,' meaning 'plant'

Examples:
  1. "Many species of seaweed are examples of kairophytes that have adapted to the fluctuating environments at the coast"
  2. "Kairophytes like mangroves or saltmarsh plants are not only crucial to stabilize sediments, but are also a vital part of their respective ecosystems"
Synonyms:

seaweed, algae, shore plant, tidal plant

Antonyms:

land plant, inland plant