state characterstic of aquatic plants
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There are so many characteristics of aquatic plants . some of them are mentioned below :--
1. Most aquatic plants do not need cuticles or have thin cuticles as cuticles prevent loss of water.
2. Aquatic plants keep their stomata always open for they do not need to retain water.
3. On each side of their leaves are a number of stomata.
4. Aquatic plants have less rigid structure since water pressure supports them.
5. Since they need to float, leaves on the surface of plants are flat.
6. The presence of air sacs enables them to float.
7. Their roots are smaller so water can spread freely and directly into the leaves.
8. Their roots are light and feathery since they do not need to prop up the plants.
9. Roots are specialized to take in oxygen.
Answer:
(1) Most aquatic plants do not need cuticles or have thin cuticles as cuticles prevent loss of water.
(2) Aquatic plants keep their stomata always open for they do not need to retain water.
(3) Aquatic plants keep their stomata always open for they do not need to retain water.
(4) The presence of air sacs enables them to float.
(5) Their roots are smaller so water can spread freely and directly into the leaves.
(6) Their roots are light and feathery since they do not need to prop up the plants.
(7) Roots are specialized to take in oxygen.