Water hyacinth float on water surface. Explain.

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Water hyacinth float on water surface. Explain.

Monjur Alahi

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2025-01-04 04:42

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar

Water hyacinth plant has aerechyma tissue which encloses plenty of air in its spongy petioles. Air makes that plant lighter than water enabling it to float on the surface of water.

4 views Answered 2023-02-05 15:29

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Salim Ahmed Kawsar · Accepted Answer · 2023-02-05T15:29:48+06:00

Salim Ahmed Kawsar

Hint— Due to aerenchyma present in the swollen petiole.

4 views Answered 2023-02-05 15:29