ABSTRACT
In this chapter, the distribution patterns of aquatic macrophytes are analyzed using groupings based on their morphology: emergent species, floating-leaved species (rooted and free-floating), and submerged aquatic species. Although these broad categories are useful in describing the growth form of the plants, they do not provide a precise indication of their habitats. For example, many submerged aquatic species can live in very shallow water, including the drawdown zone, especially in smaller water bodies typical of agricultural landscapes.
