Explain aquatic roots with example? Botany Question hai plz any one tell me with exact definition explanation and also example
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Aquatic root. (Science: plant biology) roots that develop on stems above the normal position occupied by roots, in response to prolonged inundation with water.
Example: Water Lily, Duckweed
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Aquatic plants require special adaptations for living submerged in water, or at the water's surface. The most common adaptation is the presence of lightweight internal packing cells, aerenchyma, but floating leaves and finely dissected leaves are also common. Aquatic plants can only grow in water or in soil that is frequently saturated with water. They are therefore a common component of wetlands. One of the largest aquatic plants in the world is the Amazon water lily. Some other familiar examples of aquatic plants might include floating heart, water lily, lotus, and water hyacinth.