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Waterplant similar to Elodea? - (Oct/02/2008 )

Hi

I am looking for a waterplant, which is similar to Elodea.
In terms of: easy to "use" in (school) laboratory and that includes: produces enough O2 within a day to make good measurements, low requirements regarding nutrition, similar structure and form.

Any suggestions?

Thanks very much for help! smile.gif

-toulouse-

QUOTE (toulouse @ Oct 2 2008, 10:10 AM)
Hi

I am looking for a waterplant, which is similar to Elodea.
In terms of: easy to "use" in (school) laboratory and that includes: produces enough O2 within a day to make good measurements, low requirements regarding nutrition, similar structure and form.

Any suggestions?

Thanks very much for help! smile.gif


Ceratophyllum (hornwort) looks at least somewhat similar, and is also a completely submerged growing species occurring in the same habitats as Elodea. But I've no idea about its requirements and physiology.

-hobglobin-