Aquatic | Plants & Algae

Through photosynthesis, they release dissolved oxygen into the water, which is essential for fish and invertebrates.

These are rooted in the soil underwater, but their upper portions—leaves and flowers—grow above the surface. Common examples include cattails and bulrushes. Aquatic Plants & Algae

Rooted plants hold the sediment together, preventing erosion and keeping the water clear by stopping silt from clouding the column. Rooted plants hold the sediment together, preventing erosion

Are you focusing on a (e.g., the Amazon, local ponds, or coral reefs)? Like land plants

Both aquatic plants and algae serve vital roles in maintaining healthy ecosystems:

Aquatic plants are generally categorized by their growth habit and how they interact with the water column:

These are complex, multicellular organisms. Like land plants, they possess specialized tissues, including roots, stems, and leaves. Most aquatic plants evolved from terrestrial ancestors that returned to the water, retaining vascular systems to transport nutrients.