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Water Lily Adaptive Features. They have broad and flat leaves which help them to float easily on the water surface as well as to get enough sunlight and air for photosynthesis. Lotus and Water Lily are examples of fixed aquatic plants. The top side of the leaf is covered with a cuticle to keep it as dry as possible and the underside has thorns to protect against predators. Hydras are very unique animals that are related to jellyfish and sea anemones.
Water hyacinth Ipomea grassipis. This hydrophobic adaptation is referred to as the lotus effect and has inspired many products that emulate its properties such as paints fabrics and roof tiles according to Science Ray. Many varieties have been developed for ornamental use in garden pools and. The plant has air bladders expanded shape and light weight which keep it afloat. It is particularly suited to tropical and sub-tropical climates and can be found in many areas across the globe including southern USA South America East West and Southern Africa Southeast Asia and Australia. Expanded tips and lightweight which keep it afloat.
It has a number of adaptations that allow it to thrive in this environment and well learn about many of them in this lesson.
Lotus leaf and stem surfaces are coated in a wax that is super-hydrophobic meaning it repels water and is very difficult to wet. Lotus open at night and close in the morning. This enables them to gain light for photosynthesis. The water hyacinth even appears in Europe although usually only. The top side of the leaf is covered with a cuticle to keep it as dry as possible and the underside has thorns to protect against predators. Water lily family Nymphaeaceae family of 58 species in 3 genera of freshwater flowering plants order Nymphaeales native to the temperate and tropical parts of the world.