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.
First found in Lake Okeechobee in 2007, tropical watergrass is an invasive grass that has already impacted lake ecology by creating massive, impenetrable mats. The floating mats consist of tropical watergrass stems, floating debris, and other live plants.
FRESHWATER PLANTS. Freshwater plants are important in any healthy aquatic ecosystem. Freshwater plants help filter the water regulating some harmful chemicals. They are also a key food source for many aquatic organisms which feed on them.