Enumerate the morphological adaptations of hydrophytes.

Explanation

Morphological adaptations of Hydrophytes :
1) Roots may be absent or poorly developed. In some plants submerged, leaves compensate for roots.
2) Root caps are usually absent. However in some amphibious plants which grow in mud, roots are well developed with distinct root caps. In some plants, root caps are replaced by root pockets.
3) Roots, if present, are generally fibrous, adventitious, reduced in length, unbranched or poorly branched.
4) Stem is long, slender and flexible.
5) Leaves are thin, and either long and ribbon-shaped or long and linear or finely dissected. Floating leaves are large and flat with their upper surfaces coated with wax.