Macrophytes

Macrophytes are aquatic plants that are large enough to be apparent to the naked eye; in other words, they are larger than most algae.

Note: Large algae such as Nitella and Chara are also included in the category of aquatic macrophytes by scientists.

There are 3 types:


 * Submersed - The plants grow 100% below the surface of the water.


 * Emersed - The plants are rooted in the substrate and protrude up above the water's surface.


 * Floating - The plants have leaves that float on the water's surface.

See Microphytes.