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Do underwater plants have roots

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No, but there is kelp and seaweed.

The above answer is sort of correct. Mangrove trees will go to seed in rivers and sea coast lines. They live part of their lives completely underwater, but will grow out of the water quickly. I am not sure how long they can live completely underwater.

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Underwater plants usually do have roots, though the constant presence of water and a reduced need to support the plant means the roots will frequently take on different shapes from their land-based counterparts.

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