Differentiate between hydrophytes and xerophytes.

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Hydrophytes Xerophytes

Grow in water Grow in desert

Poorly developed root system Well developed root system

Tissues have air spaces to keep the plant float. No air spaces are present in the tissues.

Stems are usually long, hollow and light. Stem becomes thick and fleshy for conserving water.

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Hydrophytes	Xerophytes
Grow in water	Grow in desert
Poorly developed root system	Well developed root system
Tissues have air spaces to keep the plant float.	No air spaces are present in the tissues.
Stems are usually long, hollow and light.	Stem becomes thick and fleshy for conserving water.