noun
- a large aquatic plant that is visible to the naked eye, including both rooted and floating species
Usage: botanical; ecological
Examples
- The lake’s ecosystem depends on macrophytes like water lilies and cattails.
- Scientists studied the macrophyte populations to assess water quality.
- Submerged macrophytes provide oxygen and habitat for fish.
- The pond was choked with invasive macrophytes that blocked sunlight.
- Researchers counted different macrophyte species in the wetland survey.
- Floating macrophytes like water hyacinth can cover entire water surfaces.