how are aquatic plants and animals adapted to their water environment
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Answer:
Aquatic Animals :
Aquatic animals may breathe air or extract oxygen that dissolved in the water through certain specialised organs called gills, or directly through the skin.
Aquatic Plants :
Aquatic submerged plants possess arenchyma cells (cells with air cavities in interstitial spaces). Surface aquatic plants have waxy coating on their leaves and stem to prevent them from decaying.
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Explanation:
'Aquatic plants' are plants found in 'saltwater or freshwater.' They are also known as hydrophytes that provide cover for fish. The leaves of the plants lie on the water for collecting maximum sunlight. Water Lily, cattail, water lettuce, etc., are some aquatic plants.
Aquatic animals, either vertebrate or invertebrate are 'adapted' to their water environment. They live in water all throughout their life. These animals take in air that is dissolved in water. They make use of the gills which are specialized organ to extract oxygen. Whales, dolphins, sharks, etc., are some aquatic animals.