What does aerenchyma mean?

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Aerenchyma:
It is modified parenchymatous tissue.
It is characterized by wide intracellular air gaps found in aquatic plants, which enables gaseous exchange and maintains buoyancy.
Aerenchyma are found in Hydrilla, Lotus, Eichhornia, Vallisneria, etc.

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