Question

Leaves of lotus and Lilly float in water.why

Answer 1

Explanation:

Lotus plant has roots fixed at the soil present at the bottom of the pond while its leaves and flowers are found floating on the surface of the water. Any object less dense than water will float on it. Thus, it follows that the leaves have buoyancy to float on water.

Answer 2

Answer:

Water lilies are well equipped for life in the water, with a stem structure that contains a tough network of bundled hollow cells that hold air and help stems float. Once leaves unfurl, their large surface area offers the plant additional support by using water surface tension to keep the plant afloat.

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