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pondweed, common name for the family Potamogetonaceae, and for weedy aquatic herbs of the genus Potamogeton, of which about 50 known species inhabit North American ponds and slow streams. They have slender stems and small spikes of inconspicuous flowers appearing above the water. A few species are cultivated—some as waterfowl food and for fish protection in conservation projects. The saltwater eelgrass (genus Zostera) of gently sloping shores is closely related. Pondweeds are classified in the division Magnoliophyta Magnoliophyta (măg'nōlēŏf`ətə) ..... Click the link for more information. , class Liliopsida, order Najadales. pondweed 1. any of various water plants of the genus Potamogeton, which grow in ponds and slow streams: family Potamogetonaceae 2. Brit any of various unrelated water plants, such as Canadian pondweed, mare's-tail, and water milfoil, that have thin or much divided leaves |
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| Root three elodea stalks in the sand, and sprinkle a small amount of duck-weed onto the water's surface. Materials (for an all-class activity): 1/2 cup rotting organic matter (see below), a resealable plastic bag, rubber gloves, water plants (2 strands of elodea or water hyacinth, or a handful of duck weed), a fishbowl or aquarium, 2 guppies, guppy food, 2 pint-size jars, 2 paper cups, 1 small box of activated charcoal |
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