How are roots and leaves of the aquatic plants adaptated
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Adaptations of aquatic plants:
Roots do not attach to to the bed of the river or pond where they grow, but just float freely in the water.
The stems and leaf stalks have hollow spaces in them, filled with air which help them to float on the top of the water where they can get plenty of light for photosynthesis.
Leaves and stomata are on both surfaces, not just on the underside as in most plant. This allows absorbption of CO2 from the air, for photosynthesis.
The cuticle on the upper and lower surfaces of the leaves is much thinner than in plants that don't live in water, there is no need to prevent water loss from the leaves.
Roots do not attach to to the bed of the river or pond where they grow, but just float freely in the water.
The stems and leaf stalks have hollow spaces in them, filled with air which help them to float on the top of the water where they can get plenty of light for photosynthesis.
Leaves and stomata are on both surfaces, not just on the underside as in most plant. This allows absorbption of CO2 from the air, for photosynthesis.
The cuticle on the upper and lower surfaces of the leaves is much thinner than in plants that don't live in water, there is no need to prevent water loss from the leaves.
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