Pondweed Collection

Northern pike (Esox lucius) amongst Shining pondweed (Potamogeton lucens). Lake Neuchatel, Switzerland, September. Photographed for The Freshwater Project

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) adult with cygnets on water, Woodwalton Fen, Cambridgeshire, UK, June

American lobster (Homarus americana) in eelgrass (Zostera marina). Nova Scotia, Canada. July

Sunrays penetrating a Seagrass meadow (Zostera Marina) Helford River, Falmouth, Cornwall, UK. April

Snakelocks anemone (Anemonia viridis) growing on a stalk of Eelgrass (Zostera marina) on the seabed, Isle of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland, UK, Atlantic Ocean. August

Spiny seahorse (Hippocampus guttulatus) adult female in a meadow of (Zostera marina) seagrass. Studland Bay, Dorset, England, United Kingdom. English Channel, North East Atlantic Ocean

Dutch landscape; a girl washes by a canal, 1876. Creator: Edvard Frederik Petersen
Dutch landscape; a girl washes by a canal, 1876

A large herbivorous Seahare (Aplysia punctata) crawling around a Common eelgrass (Zostera marina) meadow, Helford River Estuary, Cornwall, UK

Bulrush, Schoeneoplectus lacustris, and broad-leaved pondweed, Potamogeton natans. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt

Horned pondweed, Zannichellia palustris. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by Richard Duppa from his The Classes and Orders of the Linnaean System of Botany, Longman, Hurst

Curtis British Entomology Plate 718
Coleoptera: Phytosus spinifer Curtis [Plant: Zannichellia palustris (Horned Pondweed)] Date: 1824-39

Curtis British Entomology Plate 466
Coleoptera: Elophorus fennicus = Helophorus rufipes (Broad Elophorus) [Plant: Ruppia cirrhosa (Tassel Pondweed)] Date: 1824-39

Broad-leaved pondweed (Potamogeton natans) growing in moorland pool, with raindrops beading on the hydrophobic surface of the leaves. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. December

Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) juveniles hiding in Eelgrass (Zostera marina) bed. Once the most caught fish in the world, the cod fishery collapsed in 1992

Cunner (Tautogolabrus adspersus) pair in Eelgrass (Zostera marina) bed. Newfoundland, Canada. September

Northern sea star (Asterias rubens), two feeding in Eelgrass (Zostera marina) bed. Newfoundland, Canada. May

Pondweed medicinal plant against wounds and ulcers
Antique Copper Plate Published 1798-1810 by James Sowerby, London for " English Botany"

Eel Grass (Zostera marina) swaying in the current. Channel Islands, UK, May

Cuckoo Pint, Sweet Sedge, Sedge, Pondweed, Victorian Botanical Illustration
Very Rare, Beautifully Illustrated Antique Engraved Cuckoo Pint, Sweet Sedge, Sedge, Pondweed, Victorian Botanical Illustration, Victorian Botanical Illustration

Potamogeton zosterifolius. Grass-wrack-leaved Pondweed, 19th Century

Potamogeton rufescens. Reddish Pondweed, 19th Century

Common Pondweed or Floating Pondweed -Potamogeton natans-, Emsland, Lower Saxony, Germany

Cape Pondweed (Aponogeton distachyos) close-up of flower, growing in garden pond, East Sussex, England, March

Tadpoles feeding on pond weed C017 / 3711
Tadpoles feeding on pond weed. Tadpoles are the larval stage in the life cycle of an amphibian, particularly that of a frog or toad

Tadpoles feeding on pond weed C017 / 3710
Tadpoles feeding on pond weed. Tadpoles are the larval stage in the life cycle of an amphibian, particularly that of a frog or toad

Duckweed (Lemna minor), artwork C016 / 3407
Duckweed (Lemna minor), artwork

Bog Pondweed (Potamogeton polygonifolius) leaves, floating on bog pool, Powys, Wales, september

Blue-tailed Damselfly (Ischnura elegans) nymph, clinging to pondweed, Wat Tyler Country Park, Essex, England, april (photographed in specialist photography tank and subsequently returned to wild)

Great Silver Beetle (Hydrophilus piceus) adult, swimming through pondweed, Wat Tyler Country Park, Essex, England, april (photographed in specialist photography tank and subsequently returned to wild)

Saucer Bug (Ilyocoris cimicoides) adult, swimming through pondweed, Priory Water Nature Reserve, Leicestershire, England, may

Greater Duckweed (Spirodela polyrhiza = Lemna) on pond surface. Hants
ROG-12588 Greater Duckweed on pond surface. Hants, UK Spirodela polyrhiza latin also Lemna polyrhiza Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Iberian Marsh Frog - amongst pond weed, Alentejo region, Portugal
USH-4196 Iberian Marsh Frog - amongst pond weed Alentejo region, Portugal Rana perezi Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Canadian Ponweed
ROG-2113 CANADIAN PONDWEED Elodea canadensis Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Perfoliate Pondweed
JLM-7081 PERFOLIATE PONDWEED Potamogeton perfoliatus John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Curly pondweed
JLM-5457 Curled PONDWEED Potamogeton crispus John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Broad-leaved Pondweed - on water
JLM-10333 Broad-Leaved PONDWEED - on water Potamogeton natans John Mason Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Canadian Pondweed
JC-92 CANADIAN PONDWEED Elodea canadensis John Clegg Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Palmate Newt eggs
JC-314 Palmate NEWT - eggs Triturus helveticus John Clegg Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Pondweed: A Haven for Life in Aquatic Ecosystems" Serene and graceful, a Mute swan leads her cygnets through the shimmering waters of Woodwalton Fen, Cambridgeshire, surrounded by lush pondweed. Amongst the vibrant green foliage of Shining pondweed, a Northern pike lurks stealthily, blending into its aquatic habitat with ease. In the coastal waters of Nova Scotia, Canada, an American lobster finds solace amidst the gentle sway of eelgrass meadows - nature's underwater oasis. Amidst a meadow of Zostera marina lies an enchanting sight - an adult female Spiny seahorse gracefully navigating through this submerged wonderland. Snakelocks anemone thrives on the sturdy stalks of Eelgrass (Zostera marina), creating a mesmerizing display that showcases nature's intricate connections. Witnessing a large herbivorous Seahare crawl around Common eelgrass reminds us that even humble plants like these hold immense value in sustaining diverse marine life. Bulrush and broad-leaved pondweed coexist harmoniously in their watery domain - two botanical marvels providing shelter and nourishment to countless organisms. Horned pondweed emerges from tranquil waters as if reaching towards sunlight; its presence vital for maintaining balance within delicate freshwater ecosystems. Curtis British Entomology Plate 718 captures the allure of insects finding refuge among thriving pondweeds – showcasing their interdependence with these aquatic plants. Curtis British Entomology Plate 466 reveals another fascinating connection between insects and pondweeds – highlighting how they rely on each other for survival. Growing peacefully in moorland pools, Broad-leaved pondweed adds beauty while offering crucial habitats for various species seeking respite from open water currents.