Water Weeds Elodea canadensis

Water Weeds Elodea canadensis B Prokaryote No Nuclei in Cells Single Celled Cell Wall Present Heterotroph Sessile Asexual Reproduction Eukaryote Nuclei in Cells Multicellular No Cell Wall Autotroph Motile Sexual Reproduction Plantae

Water Weeds Elodea canadensis Kingdom Plantae Division Magnoliphyta Class Lilopsida Order Alismatales Family Hydrocharitaceae Genus Elodea Species canadensis

Elodea canadensis Elodea is a plant that lives in fresh water environments. In many places, elodea has grown so well that it has become a problem in ponds and creeks.

Reproduction Elodea reproduces sexually using tiny white flowers that stick out above the water surface.

Asexual Reproduction Since roots are less of a need in water, elodea stalks can break off and float to new locations where they continue to grow.

Providing Habitat & Nutrients Elodea provides vital habitat and cover for many aquatic fishes, and other creatures It is a common aquatic plant sold in pet shops. Ducks, Muskrats, and other creatures feed on elodea.

Under a Microscope

Cell Parts (Organelles) Chloroplasts are little green dots inside the cell where photosynthesis happens. The nucleus is where the DNA is stored The cell wall surrounds the cells and provides structure for the plant.