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Fragments of Aquatic Plants

(16)

Distinguishing Features: Green coloration; boat algae will be dark in color

Morphological Shape: Diverse forms

Source of Energy: Photosynthesis; absorb nutrients from the water column

Size: Can range from small to very large, depending on fragment size

Reproduction: Full plants reproduce sexually though their flowers and fragments of plants reproduce clonally.

Taxonomic Groups Observed in Seneca Lake:

  • Eurasian watermilfoil

  • Algae from boat

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