Potamogeton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Potamogeton |
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| Potamogeton perfoliatus | |
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Potamogetonaceae
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Potamogeton
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80-100, see text |
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Potamogeton is a genus of aquatic plants. They live in freshwater such as ponds and lakes. They part of the family Potamogentonaceae. Their common name is pondweed. The genus name means "river neighbor". They are also a food source for many fish and algae eaters.
Images for kids
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Potamegeton coloratus from a peat bog in Konkan Maharashtra State of India
See also
In Spanish: Espiga de agua para niños
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