Question

Thinking about the structure and function of leaves, work with your group to propose modifications you might to expect to see in the leaves of aquatic plants. Use the space below to make a sketch of the modified leaf, justifying what you include as well as what you leave out.

Answer 1

Answer & Explanation:

Aquatic plants don't have to deal with drying stress, so, for example, the number of stomas will be lower or even absent. Also, the pressure and temperature conditions underwater are way different than on earth. Therefore, the movement of fluids and metabolic products will be quite different.