A surprising housemate!
I moved about in the shin-deep water quietly and cautiously, trying not to disturb the flocculent matter on the muddy bed. This paid off when
I discovered that this bubble-decorated plant had a little crayfish hiding among its leaves! I wonder about the extent
of its relationship with the plant. Does it derive only cover? Is it a kleptoparasite?
I also wonder if the Pinguicula planifolia leaves are carnivorous when submerged. I rubbed the leaves, they were
still slimy and slick, even under water.
Here is another plant partially covered with detritus, and this one is
partially emerging from the water.
