What are macrophytes? Macrophytes are aquatic plants growing in or near water. They may be either emergent (i.e., with upright portions above the water surface), submerged or floating. Examples of macrophytes include cattails, hydrilla, water hyacinth and duckweed.

What is Macrophytic algae?

Macrophytes include vascular flowering plants, mosses and liverworts, some encrusting lichens, and a few large algal forms such as the Charales and the filamentous green alga Cladophora. Light and current are among the most important factors limiting the occurrence of macrophytes in running waters.

What is emergent plant?

Emergent and Floating and Submersed Plants

Emergent plants live near the water's edge and along the banks of rivers. These vascular plants often have deep and dense roots that stabilize shallow soils at the water's edge. They also provide important habitat for birds, insects, and other animals living near water.