BRAINCAKEHydrophytes
Hydrophytes are plants that live in water.
They may be found on the edge of lakes and ponds, on the surface or submerged in water.
The leaves of surface water plants float on the surface of water so the plant receives light and carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.
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