What adaptations does a water lily have?

Answer 1

The most definite adaptation of the water lily is its size. This is because they want to capture as much sunlight as possible. Water lilies are rooted, but the roots float, so they can catch sunlight. Water lilies also have extremely sharp thorns, so predators do not eat them. They have air sacs to help with flotation. They also have specialised roots to take in oxygen.

Answer 2

Information about Water Lilies

Water lilies are water plants that grow in thick patches which create stagnant low oxygen areas under the floating mats. The plants are slow growing but eventually tend to colonize shallow water of up to six feet. The plants produce pink and white flowers and their leaves are nearly circular reaching up to 11 inches in diameter. Plants that live in water adapt themselves to the environment in order to survive their particular habitats. For instance, the long flexible stems of water lilies protect them from being ripped by water currents.

Protection of Water Lilies

Plants like water lilies that live in extraordinary habitats are designed with inner mechanisms that help to keep them protected from injury. Their roots are firmly anchored at the bottom and their stems are unusually long and flexible. This protects them from possible injury from water currents. Water lilies face other survival problems as they float on the surface of the water or are held high on their long stems. The top surface of their leaves is waxy and repels water. Their broad leaves are also supported by thick long stalks. These are full of air chambers that supply oxygen for respiration.

Different Uses for Water Lilies

The Native American used water lilies for a number of purposes. The roots of the plants were used externally for tumors and sores and were taken internally for a number of conditions such as digestive problems and mouth rinses for mouth sores. The flowers and leaves served as cooling compresses. The younger leaves of the plants, its lower buds and rhizomes were utilized as vegetables. The seeds were fried and eaten or ground and used as flour.

Answer 3

water lilies help them adapt in water. they usually float on the surface of quiet waters, with the stalk reaching down to the bottom of the pond. some varieties,

however, grow completely under water, even producing their flowers and fruits

while submerged.

Answer 4

# A thin cuticle. Cuticles primarily prevent water loss, thus most hydrophytes have no need for cuticles. # Stomata that are open most of time because water is abundant and therefore there is no need for it to be retained in the plant. This means that guard cells on the stomata are generally inactive. # An increased number of stomata, that can be on either side of leaves. # A less rigid structure: water pressure supports them. # Flat leaves on surface plants for floatation. # Air sacs for floatation. # Smaller roots: water can diffuse directly into leaves. # Feathery roots: no need to support the plant. # Specialized roots able to take in oxygen.

Answer 5

water lilies are wax coated to help them float . It has a hollow stem to help it move in water and also helps it to absorb enough amount of water.

Answer 6

Water lilies have a few adaptations. These would include being able to have their roots constantly submerged in water and having very large flowers to attract insects.

Answer 7

The stem is one of the structures, it transfers oxygen and energy to all parts of the plant. Can you think of another?

Answer 8

The ability to float.