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Most closely related to land plants, these are common in freshwater. They range from the "pond scum" seen on surfaces to complex branched structures.

These plants are not attached to the bottom at all. They drift with the current, absorbing nutrients directly through roots hanging in the water. Examples include duckweed and water hyacinth. The World of Algae Aquatic Plants & Algae

Algae are classified primarily by their photosynthetic pigments, which give them distinct colors and allow them to thrive at different depths: Most closely related to land plants, these are

These are rooted in the bottom, but their leaves float on the surface. Water lilies are the classic example, utilizing the air-water interface for maximum sunlight. Most closely related to land plants