What is another word for mosquito fern?
Pronunciation: [məskˈiːtə͡ʊ fˈɜːn] (IPA) 
Mosquito fern, also known as Azolla, is a genus of aquatic ferns that are commonly found in water bodies around the world. While "mosquito fern" is the most widely used name, there are several other synonyms that are used to refer to this group of plants. These include water velvet, floating fern, fairy moss, duckweed fern, and mosquito ferns. Each of these names highlights different aspects of the ferns' appearance and behavior, from their velvety texture to their ability to float on the water's surface. Regardless of what they are called, mosquito ferns play an important ecological role, providing food and habitat for a wide range of aquatic organisms.
