I WONDER - Are There Different Groups Of Aquatic Plants?

Aquatic plants are divided into submerged and emergent types. Submerged plants grow entirely underwater, while emergent plants have parts above water and can survive in both aquatic and terrestrial environments. Examples of emergent plants include lotus, reeds, and rushes.

What are the two main categories of aquatic plants?

• Herbaceous and woody

• Terrestrial and aquatic

• Floating and rooted

• Submerged and emergent

Which type of plant grows entirely underwater?

• Floating plants

• Terrestrial plants

• Submerged plants

• Emergent plants

What is a characteristic of emergent plants?

• They grow only on land

• They grow entirely underwater

• They have parts above the water

• They float on the water surface

In which environments can emergent plants survive?

• Only in aquatic environments

• Only in terrestrial environments

• Only in desert environments

• Both aquatic and terrestrial environments

Which of the following is an example of an emergent plant?

• Algae

• Lotus

• Coral

• Seaweed