pondweed
- n any of several submerged or floating freshwater perennial aquatic weeds belonging to the family Potamogetonaceae
- n submerged freshwater perennials
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- Invisibility CloakHides Cats and Fish
A fish swims into an enclosure and disappears, while the pondweed behind remains perfectly visible. A cat climbs into a glass box and vanishes, and again the scene behind the box remains visible through the glass. This latest addition to the science of invisibility cloaks is one of the simplest implementations so far, but there’s no denying its striking impact. [More]
June 11, 2013 - Scientific American - Whitman’s Pond management plans
People can learn more about a proposal for improving Whitman’s Pond — and provide their own suggestions — at an informational meeting Monday at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. The plan, which was developed by a private consulting firm, says the main challenge facing the approximately 200-acre pond is the spread of invasive weeds, such as fanwort, milfoil, and curly leaf pondweed. Recommended action ...
June 9, 2013 - Boston Globe