Pedate Pondweed [Zannichellia pedunculata]
Description
Zannichellia pedunculata, also known as Pedate Pondweed, is a submerged aquatic plant species. This species is native to the Mediterranean region but can now be found in many parts of the world. It grows in brackish waters, typically in estuaries and lagoons. Its leaves are narrow and linear, measuring about 1 to 4 cm long and less than 1 mm wide. Pedate Pondweed is an important food source for a variety of waterfowl and aquatic life.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Seagrasses
Anthophyta
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|---|---|
| Class |
Seagrasses
Anthophyta
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| Order |
Eelgrasses
Zosterales
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| Family |
Pondweeds
Potamogetonaceae
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| Genus |
Zannichellia
Zannichellia
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