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Aquatic Plants
Aquatic plants grow wholly or partially in water. Some, like the lotus, are rooted in mud, while others, like the water hyacinth, float on the surface of water. Water plants enhance ponds and water features in landscaping.
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Yes milkweed does need water but it is fairly drought tolerant.
Consider the challenges that land plants have to face:
- The struggle for light. If a plant doesn't grow tall, it will get shaded to death. In the sea, growing tall just means sinking, so there is no advantage for an aquatic plant to grow a tall body.
- Defense against dessication. If a plant dries up it will die, so it is advantageous to have water storage organs. In the sea there is no water shortage, so there is no advantage for an aquatic plant to grow water storage.
- The search for nourishment. If a plant's roots cannot find enough nutrients, it will sicken and die. In the sea, the nutriants come to the plant, so there is no advantage in growing roots.
- Fertilization and distribution of seeds. If a plant can't get its pollen to a mate's eggs, then it will not produce offspring and will become extinct. In the sea, the water will take the 'pollen' and 'seeds' where ever they needs to go.
- Defense against herbation. If a plant gets eaten, it will die, so it pays to grow bark and thorns. In the sea, growing a thorn big enough to deter a whale just isn't feasable.
In the sea, size is not an advantage. It pays to be small and simple. The one exception is kelp, which grows large and complex - mainly to keep the 'plant' in a favorable location.
What is a way of classifying pond weeds?
Aquatic plants and garden weeds are ways of classifying pond weeds. The first category tends to be the most common although weeds which occur in association with garden fountains, ponds, and pools will be eligible for classification as garden weeds.
Why do all aquatic plants and animals need nitrate?
because the need it to go for a run. other words so they have energy and won,t feel slugish
Is angsana plant an aquatic plant?
No,it is not. The angsana plant does not grows in the water so therefore,the angsana plant is not an aquatic plant.
What are some cool cattail facts?
Indicator of moist soils, perch for red-winged blackbirds, source of winter landscape interest, and symbol of vernal pools number among the many cool cattail facts. The Typha genus member in question proliferates in soils moistened by proximity to water bodies and receipt of heavy rainfall. It reveals the marshy, swampy co-systems which attract such environmental indicators as birds, butterflies, frogs, and toads. It serves as perches for blackbirds and shelters for frogs and toads.
How do aquatic plant and animals live together in pond?
Aquatic plants and animals live together in the pond because they both bond in the their same environment to either help each other with benefit or even provide a home.
Is kangkong an example of aquatic plant?
It is known as as English Water Spinach, river spinach or water convolvulus. It is a semi aquatic plant that grows in or near water
Why do pond weed flowers grow above the water?
Accessibility to pollinating insects is a reason why pond weed flowers grow above the water. Aquatic plants whose male variety's pollen grains are water-pollinated by a female variety's floral stigmas contrastingly will not need the above-surface flowerings.
Yes, seawater will kill weeds if the plants in question are salt-intolerant. Weeds may be found growing around and in brackish, fresh, salty, and stagnant waters. Intolerance and tolerance will depend upon the plant in question's ability to handle waters hugely or slightly different from the norm and to have all or some of their component parts immersed in water since many do not tolerate waterlogged roots.
How are phosphates incorporated into the organic molecules in aquatic plants and animals?
The scales and bones of bony fish contain phosphorus. As is the case on land, primary producers in the ocean incorporate phosphates into organic compounds.
Where can someone buy aquatic plants for a large aquarium?
Aquatic plants for a large aquarium may be bought from a selection of stores. Usually a local pet store is the fastest and easiest way to obtain an aquatic plant for the aquarium. Failing that, there is always mail order. Just ask the store for a catalog.
How are aquatic plants and animal able to survive?
Usually what plants and animals ,as a living creature, need food and oxygen to survive. Plants and animaIs which live in water get oxygen and water by working together.Plants give O2(Oxygen) to animals and in turn,the animals help plants in reproduction. So, this is how they work together.
What are common pests of water chestnuts?
Fungi, insects, mollusks, moths, and viruses are common pests of water chestnuts. The aquatic plants in question (Trapa spp) find their particular nemeses among the beetle, moth, and weevil members of the insect family.
the extinction of the aquatic plants
How does acid rain affect the growth of aquatic plant?
Much as the acidity in the soil effects the amount of nutrients a plant will absorb. The same holds true with aquatic plants.
What makes a difference is if the water becomes to acidic for the existing aquatic plants or fish.
You can adjust both water and soil to the right ph for the best enviroment but it up to you to test the water and adjust the ph.
You will have to research your plants and wildlifes requirements to keep it right. The ph level can be affected by acid rain so check and adjust.
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How does pond weed that lives under water obtain its glucose?
Interacting with sunlight, releasing oxygen, and taking in carbon dioxide are the ways in which pond weed that lives underwater obtains glucose. The term glucose describes sugar, which is a by-product of photosynthesis. The interaction between plant and sun will produce such energizing carbohydrates as sugars as long as light penetrates the pond's surface and reaches the pond's weeds.
How does spinach seed disperse?
Water, wildlife, and wind are ways in which spinach seeds disperse. The aquatic plant which is known as water spinach is most likely to disperse by water since its air pocket-filled labyrinthine seeds can float and disperse with water currents. The terrestrial plant tends to disperse by wildlife and winds.
