aquatic plant
/əˈkwætɪk ˈplænt/ · a·quat·ic plant
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- A plant that lives in or on water, either fully submerged, floating, or emergent, typically found in ponds, lakes, rivers, or wetlands. The lake’s clear water was dotted with abundant aquatic plants such as water lilies and pondweeds.
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Did you know? The term “aquatic plant” gained scientific prominence in the 19th century with the rise of limnology, the study of inland waters, and is still a key classification in modern ecological surveys.