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Photo:  Ben Cauley

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Image by Bernard Hermant
Flore
Plantes aquatiques

Aquatic plants

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Aquatic plants play a key role in the ecosystems of our rivers and lakes, yet they are still confused with algae. These are microscopic single-celled photosynthetic organisms that cling to surfaces or float in water. They can especially be visible when they form colonies called cyanobacteria. 

morphologie de plantes

Human activities contribute to the eutrophication of lakes

such as agriculture, logging, road construction and residential development.

 

Among the many consequences of lake eutrophication,

there is excessive growth of aquatic plants.

Myriophylle

Prevention
remains the best way to limit
the spread of  invasive plants
 

Inspect and clean
any boat and equipment
 

Avoid navigating the seagrass beds
aquatic plants

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Herbier aquatique

Aquatic grass beds

Legend

Cartographic directory of all herbaria 2020

Les herbiers
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