noun
- large aquatic plants that are visible to the naked eye, including both rooted and floating species in freshwater and marine environments
Usage: botanical; ecology
Examples
- The lake’s ecosystem depends heavily on macrophytes for oxygen production.
- Scientists studied the macrophytes in the wetland to assess water quality.
- Macrophytes like water lilies and cattails provide habitat for fish and birds.
- The removal of macrophytes from the pond disrupted the natural balance.
- Researchers counted different species of macrophytes in the shallow bay.
- Macrophytes help prevent erosion along the shoreline.
- The growth of macrophytes indicates healthy water conditions in the marsh.