Relationships of
Vertebrate Animals
to this Plant:
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Potamogeton epihydrus (Ribbon-leaved Pondweed) [Potamogetonaceae]
(observations are from Hamerstrom & Blake and Anderson)
Birds
Anatidae: Anas discors (Blue-winged Teal) [this plant comprises less than 1% of the diet in Illinois] And1959
Mammals
Cricetidae: Ondatra zibethicus (Muskrat) [the lower stems have moderate value as a food source] HB1939