What is another word for waterwheel plant?
Pronunciation: [wˈɔːtəwˌiːl plˈant] (IPA) 
Waterwheel plant, also known as Aldrovanda vesiculosa, is a carnivorous aquatic plant that belongs to the Droseraceae family. It is a free-floating plant that can be found in freshwater lakes and ponds. The term "waterwheel" describes its unique appearance, as the leaves of the plant resemble the spokes of a wheel. However, there are also other synonyms for this plant, such as waterwheel sundew, water spider, and duck-meat plant. These names all refer to its carnivorous nature, with the plant capturing small aquatic creatures such as insects and small crustaceans to supplement its nutrient intake in the nutrient-poor habitats it occupies.
