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Why do aquatic plants have narrow and thin ribbon-like leaves?


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Aquatic plants:

  1. Plants that grow in water are called aquatic plants.
  2. Mostly submerged aquatic plants possess narrow and thin ribbon-like leaves.
  3. In flowing water, these leaves can easily bend.
  4. These leaves are usually divided, allowing water to flow freely without destroying them.

Final answer: Aquatic plants have narrow and thin ribbon-like leaves for easily bending with the flow of water.


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