Macrophytes Flashcards
1
Q
Phylogenetic classifications:
A
Charophyta (macroalgae)
Bryophyta (mosses and liverworts)
Angiosperms (flowering plants)
2
Q
Functional classifications
X5
A
Submerged rooted Submerged unrooted Floating unattached Floating attached Emergent
3
Q
Lotic macrophyte adaptations
X3
A
Tough & flexible stems and leaves - prevents currents from dislodging them
Attachment by roots, rhizomes or stolons
Vegetative reproduction is typical
4
Q
Stolon
Def.
A
Modified horizontal stalk at or above the sediments
5
Q
Rhizome
Def.
A
Modified horizontal or vertical stalk below the sediment surface
