Question

Compare the characteristic features of terrestrial and aquatic plants.

Terrestrial plants Aquatic plants.

(a)Roots _________________ ______________________

(b)Stems _________________ ______________________

(c)Leaves_________________ ______________________

Answer 1

S. No.	Feature	Terrestrial Plant	Aquatic Plants
1.	Roots	Extensive root system for water and nutrient absorption from the soil.	Usually absent or if present then in reduced form not for the sake of absorption of nutrients.
2.	Leaves	Leaves have stomata on both sides.	Stomata is absent with few exceptions in water surface plants.
3.	Stems	Fully developed stem structure is present.	No obvious stem like structure is present.