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Because they are too light to go deeper into the water. To get sunlight for photosynthesis is a secondary subject.
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WHY do you think plants that live in water only grow near the surface?
The reason that the majority of aquatic plants grow near the surface of water is sunlight- the deeper you go, the less light makes it through the water. Because plants need sunlight for photosynthesis, most will then grow in shallower water because they will have more light.
Which group of living things contributes the most to biogenous sediment?
penis
Another name of water-loving plants?
Hydrophytes are water-loving plants that thrive in aquatic environments. They have adaptations such as reduced cuticle, stomata on upper leaf surface, and spongy tissues to help them thrive in waterlogged conditions. Examples include water lilies, cattails, and water lettuce.
What is the name for protists that live in water?
The name for protists that live in water is plankton. They are microscopic organisms that form the base of the aquatic food chain.
Plants live in or near the water?
plants can live in all sorts of places. in water like cattails or whatever you call those things, then there's flowers and desert plants too. they can live about anywhere
What plants live in the antarctica does a cactus?
There are microscopic single cell plants called phytoplankton that live and multiply in water, and mosses, lichens and algae that can live under the snow and ice. No cactus.
Do all plants live on land?
No, some plants float on the top of water. Like Lilypads.Some live exclusively in water and far under the surface of many oceans, such as seaweed.
How do plants live and grow in water?
By absorbing water, minerals and air through free surface of entire plant body.
Why don't plants that live around water have a cuticle?
Plants that live around water, such as aquatic plants, do not need a thick cuticle because they do not face the same challenges of water loss as land plants. The aquatic environment provides constant access to water, so these plants have evolved to prioritize other adaptations, like increased surface area for gas exchange.
Rotifers are transparent microscopic animals that live in?
salt water or fresh water
WHY do you think plants that live in water only grow near the surface?
The reason that the majority of aquatic plants grow near the surface of water is sunlight- the deeper you go, the less light makes it through the water. Because plants need sunlight for photosynthesis, most will then grow in shallower water because they will have more light.
What is the home of plankton in a coral reef?
Most species classified as zooplankton (tiny animals) live in the water column or in the porous rocky substrate of the reef. Phytoplankton (tiny plants and microscopic algae) tend to live only in the water column where light is abundant.
Which plants live in fresh water?
Freshwater plants grow in ponds, lakes, rivers, and streams. Most have roots which anchor them in the mud at the bottom. Their stems grow through the water and their leaves and flowers open above the water's surface.
Which group of living things contributes the most to biogenous sediment?
penis
Do dolphins live on the surface?
No, they live in the water.
Why is surface tension helpful to some oragisms?
Many insects and microscopic organisms need to be in direct contact with the air to feed, live, and reproduce. The surface tension on water allows many insects to "walk" across the surface making the capture of prey much easier. During the hatching cycle, many insects larvae come to the surface of the water, using the surface tension for support while releasing the larvae inside.
Do euglena live at the surface or bottom of ponds?
Euglena typically live near the surface of ponds where they can easily access sunlight for photosynthesis. They use their flagella to move towards light and nutrients.
