Adaptations of Freshwater Plants

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Which of the following is NOT an adaptation commonly seen in hydrophytes?

Reduced root system

Floating leaves with large air spaces

Stomata located on the lower surface of leaves (correct)

Thin waterproof waxy cuticle

What is the main challenge that hydrophytes face?

Receiving enough carbon dioxide and oxygen (correct)

Preventing excess water uptake

Transporting water throughout the plant

Receiving enough water

Why do hydrophytes have a reduced root system?

To prevent water loss through the roots

To extract nutrients from the surrounding water (correct)

To absorb more oxygen from the water

To reduce the need for water transport mechanisms

What is the purpose of the thin waterproof waxy cuticle in hydrophytes?

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Why do hydrophytes have reduced veins in their leaves?

To reduce the need for water transport mechanisms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a hydrophyte mentioned in the text?

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Plants that are adapted to living in freshwater are known as ______

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The ______ prevents too much water from being absorbed in hydrophytes

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Floating leaves of hydrophytes have large ______ inside to give them buoyancy

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Hydrophytes have ______ located on the upper surface of their leaves

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Hydrophytes have a ______ reduced root system as they can extract nutrients from the surrounding water

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The ______ is the example of a hydrophyte mentioned in the text

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Adaptations of Freshwater Plants

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Which of the following is NOT an adaptation commonly seen in hydrophytes?

What is the main challenge that hydrophytes face?

Why do hydrophytes have a reduced root system?

What is the purpose of the thin waterproof waxy cuticle in hydrophytes?

Why do hydrophytes have reduced veins in their leaves?

Which of the following is an example of a hydrophyte mentioned in the text?

Plants that are adapted to living in freshwater are known as ______

The ______ prevents too much water from being absorbed in hydrophytes

Floating leaves of hydrophytes have large ______ inside to give them buoyancy

Hydrophytes have ______ located on the upper surface of their leaves

Hydrophytes have a ______ reduced root system as they can extract nutrients from the surrounding water

The ______ is the example of a hydrophyte mentioned in the text

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