Natural Science Specimen
Natural Science Specimen
Classifier
Scientific Name
Ceratophyllum demersum L.
Classification
Family
Genus
Species
Specimen Category
Storage Method
Field Collection Place
Locality Description
New Zealand, North Island, Te Paki Ecological Region and District, Twilight Beach Track, Werahi Stream
Field Collection Date
24 Jun 2007
Field Collection Notes
In a flowing stream which is surrounded by raupo swamp. Appears to be common. With Potamogeton crispus. "Ceratophyllum demersum is common in the Te Werahi Lagoons along with Egeria densa" Paul Champion, Jul 2007. "Ceratophyllum is on the NIWA/NRC list for Te Werahi Lagoon 78% cover in 2005. Most likely got there on a eel net." Lisa Forester, Jul 2007
Field Collector
Field Collection latitude/longitude
-34.47667, 172.70056
172.70056, 172.70056
Last Update
22 Nov 2016
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