Arun observed a plant floating in the pond with its roots suspended underwater. It is a type of ___.

Wetland plant

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Aquatic plant

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Terrestrial plant

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Climber

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The correct option is B
Aquatic plant

A plant that grows in water (such as the water lily) whether rooted in the mud (such as a lotus) or floating without anchorage (such as the water hyacinth) is called an aquatic plant.

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Arun observed a plant floating in the pond with its roots suspended underwater. It is a type of ___.

The correct option is B Aquatic plant A plant that grows in water (such as the water lily) whether rooted in the mud (such as a lotus) or floating without anchorage (such as the water hyacinth) is called an aquatic plant.

The correct option is B
Aquatic plant

A plant that grows in water (such as the water lily) whether rooted in the mud (such as a lotus) or floating without anchorage (such as the water hyacinth) is called an aquatic plant.