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Elodea
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Elodea is a genus of eight species of aquatic plants often called the waterweeds described as a genus in 1803. Classified in the frog's-bit family (Hydrocharitaceae), Elodea is native to the Americas and is also widely used as aquarium vegetation and laboratory demonstrations of cellular activities. It lives in fresh water. An older name for this genus is Anacharis, which serves as a common name in North America.
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PHYLUM
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderAlismatales
- FamilyHydrocharitaceae
伊乐藻属，水鳖科的一个沉水植物属，其种类成为池塘及流水道中的杂草，故俗名水草或沟藓。可用于水族馆，实验室内用作实验细胞活性的材料。 取自“https://zh.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=伊乐藻属&oldid=36042523” 分类：水鳖科隐藏分类：自2015年5月缺少来源的条目
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Elodea is a genus of eight species of aquatic plants often called the waterweeds described as a genus in 1803. Classified in the frog's-bit family (Hydrocharitaceae), Elodea is native to the Americas and is also widely used as aquarium vegetation and laboratory demonstrations of cellular activities. It lives in fresh water. An older name for this genus is Anacharis, which serves as a common name in North America.
The introduction of some species of Elodea into waterways in parts of Europe, Australia, Africa, Asia, and New Zealand has created a significant problem and it is now considered a noxious weed in these areas. Species Elodea bifoliata – Canada (AB, SK), W United States (OR + CA to NM + MN) Elodea callitrichoides – Argentina, Uruguay Elodea canadensis – most of United States + Canada Elodea densa Elodea granatensis – much of South America Elodea heterostemon Elodea najas Elodea nuttallii – much of United States + Canada Elodea potamogeton – Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador