Question

Heterophylly is found in:

• A. Submerged hydrophytes
• B. Free floating hydrophytes
• C. Emerged hydrophytes
• D. Rooted and floating hydrophytes

Answer 1

The correct option is A Submerged hydrophytes

Usually, plants have a single type of leaf. When plants have morphologically more than one type of leaf present, then the phenomenon is known as heterophylly. This is seen in hydrophytes that remain partly submerged in water. The submerged leaves are usually dissected while the aerial leaves are more or less entire. So, the correct option is 'Submerged hydrophytes'.