The following are the adaptational characteristics of hydrophytes:
- The root system of aquatic plants is properly developed.
- Hydrophytes have a waterproof and protective waxy coat on its surface which prevents them from decaying.
- Hydrophytes have air cavities in their tissues which help them to float.
- Conducting tissues (xylem and phloem) are less developed in them.
- The stem of the aquatic plant is long, slender, spongy and flexible.
- Conducting tissues (xylem and phloem) are less developed in them.
- They have a waterproof and protective waxy coat on its surface which prevents them from rotting and decaying.
- Hydrophytes have air storage tissues called aerenchyma which help them to float
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