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Jo Latimore
@jolatimore.bsky.social
Freshwater Ecologist at Michigan State University. Director of the MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams. Invasive species, science communication, public engagement. Hiker, kayaker, reader, listener.
266 followers370 following51 posts
What's more, bladderworts are CARNIVOROUS. What? Yes! Each of the little sacs on its finely divided leaves can trap and digest microorganisms. Thus, they don't need to be rooted; instead, they drift along in the water column, often stranding ashore or snagging on lily stems. #MacrophyteMonday
JL
Jo Latimore
@jolatimore.bsky.social
Freshwater Ecologist at Michigan State University. Director of the MSU Extension Center for Lakes and Streams. Invasive species, science communication, public engagement. Hiker, kayaker, reader, listener.
266 followers370 following51 posts