macrophyte
/ˈmækrəˌfaɪt/
noun
- A large aquatic plant that grows in or near water and is visible to the naked eye, such as water lilies, cattails, or pondweeds.
- Macrophytes like water lilies provide shelter for fish and other aquatic animals.
- The lake's clear water allowed us to see the macrophytes growing on the bottom.
- Scientists monitor macrophytes to assess the health of freshwater ecosystems.
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