Relationships of
Vertebrate Animals
to this Plant:
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Potamogeton foliosus (Leafy Pondweed) [Potamogetonaceae]
(observations are from Bellrose, Havera, and Anderson)
Birds
Anatidae: Anas acuta (Northern Pintail) [feeds on this plant in Illinois, this plant comprises less than 1% of the diet in Illinois] Hv1999 And1959, Anas americana (American Wigeon) [feeds on this plant in Illinois, this plant comprises 1% of the diet in Illinois] Hv1999 And1959, Anas crecca carolinensis (Green-winged Teal) [feeds on this plant in Illinois, this plant comprises 1% of the diet in Illinois] Hv1999 And1959, Anas platyrhynchos (Mallard) [feeds on this plant in Illinois, this plant comprises less than 1% of the diet in Illinois] Hv1999 And1959, Anas strepera (Gadwall) [feeds on this plant in Illinois & elsewhere] Blr1942 Hv1999, Aythya affinis (Lesser Scaup) [feeds on this plant in Illinois, this plant comprises 1% of the diet in Illinois] Hv1999 And1959, Aythya americana (Redhead) [feeds on this plant in Illinois & elsewhere] Blr1942 Hv1999, Aythya collaris (Ring-necked Duck) [feeds on seeds & foliage in Illinois, this plant comprises 1% of the diet in Illinois] Hv1999 And1959