n. pl. morÂ·pholÂ·oÂ·gies. 1. a. The branch of biology that deals with the form and structure of organisms without consideration of function. b. The form and structure of an organism or one of its parts: the morphology of a cell; the morphology of vertebrates. 2. Linguistics The study of the structure and form of words in language or a language, including inflection, derivation, and the formation of compounds.
Like algae, aquatic plants play a vital role in lake ecology because they provide cover, habitat, and food. However, too many plants can limit swimming, fishing, water skiing, boating, and aesthetic appreciation.
Plants that live in streams are also referred to as aquatic plants. These plants have adapted to live in water or fully saturated soil. Most aquatic plants are perennials that reproduce by using their flowering parts, also called angiosperms. The leaves of aquatic plants tends to be large and flat to maximize the suns rays.