Ramanuj Dube
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What is the function of aerenchyma in aquatic plants?

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Aerenchyma helps aquatic plants float by having large air cavities in the parenchyma.

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  1. Aerenchyma tissue in aquatic plants facilitates buoyancy and gas exchange. Its large air-filled spaces allow oxygen to diffuse throughout the plant, enabling submerged parts to respire and stay afloat, thereby enhancing survival in waterlogged environments.

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