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macrophyte

[′mak·rə‚fīt]

(ecology)

A macroscopic plant, especially one in an aquatic habitat.

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There are studies on estimation of the metal concentration of macrophytes growing in natural and metal-enriched water bodies (22, 23, 24, 25).

Eichhoria crassipes (Mart.) Solms. Application of Macrophyte in Heavy Metals Removal

Divers surveyed fishes, invertebrates, and macrophytes along three habitats: an energized submarine power cable, a pipe, and a sandy, natural control area to the west of both cables and pipe (Fig.

The organisms living around energized submarine power cables, pipe, and natural sea floor in the inshore waters of Southern California

The non-native macrophyte hydrilla, although causing problems in many waters, conveys the ecological and angling benefits of native macrophytes, but its aggressive growth leading to high-density stands of "topped out" (forming a dense surface mat of stems that shades out plant growth below) vegetation can create hypoxic (low-oxygen) conditions that diminish hydrilla's value as fish habitat.

Good hydrilla, bad hydrilla

Floating aquatic macrophytes, as well as other types of macrophytes, due to their structural complexity, play an important role in the trophic structure of fish assemblages as they increase the availability of shelter for forage fish species and juveniles of large species, reducing mortality and influencing interspecific interactions (Mittlebach, 1981; Savino & Stein, 1982).

Influence of Eichhornia crassipes and Lemna sp. on the natural diet of Astyanax altiparanae Garutti & Britski, 2000 in the initial stages/Influencia de Eichhornia crassipes e Lemna sp. na alimentacao natural de Astyanax altiparanae Garutti & Britski, 2000 na fase inicial

Moreover, glycolipids of marine macrophytes contain a high level of PUFAs which are precursors of various oxylipins [21] and, therefore, may exhibit biological activity [22, 23].

Nanoparticulate Tubular Immunostimulating Complexes: Novel Formulation of Effective Adjuvants and Antigen Delivery Systems

Hydrological characteristics, such as water level and water flow, are significant factors influencing macrophytes [14].

Effect of Hydrologic Alteration on the Community Succession of Macrophytes at Xiangyang Site, Hanjiang River, China

In order to favor the recovery of degraded soils, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of the addition of residues (macrophytes and ash), hydrogel and the reintroduction of microorganisms in a degraded soil, cultivated with jatropha, during the construction of a hydroelectric power plant.

Addition of residues and reintroduction of microorganisms in Jatropha curcas cultivated in degraded soil/Adicao dos residuos e reintroducao de micro-organismos no cultivo do pinhao-manso em area degradada

By the end of this phase, the floating macrophytes had disappeared from the lake.

Abundancia y composicion isotopica de los microcrustaceos planctonicos en un lago de inundacion de la Amazonia Central: implicaciones para la dinamica trofica de la comunidad planctonica

There are still many unanswered questions regarding the effects of macrophytes mediating trophic interactions in tropical environments.

Aquatic macrophytes and trophic interactions: a scientometric analyses and research perspectives/Macrofitas aquaticas e interacoes troficas: analise cienciometrica e perspectivas nas pesquisas

Chemical composition of essential oils of two submerged macrophytes, Ceratophyllum demersum L.

MULTIPLE SHOOT REGENERATION VIA INDIRECT ORGANOGENESIS FROM SHOOT TIP AND NODAL MERISTEM EXPLANTS OF CERATOPHYLLUM DEMERSUM L

Such lakes provide optimal conditions for submerged macrophytes, with high nutrient availability, plenty of light and warm water temperatures.

Endangered aquatic macrophytes in the diet of rudd (Scardinius erythrophthalmus)

Most of the studies on biological responses to the water level fluctuations (WLF) in lakes concern macrophytes (Leira and Cantonati, 2008).