5) The two different types of leaves found in a plant are:
(a)Simple Leaf
When a single lamina is connected to the main stem by a petiole, the leaf is said to be simple. A simple leaf may be incised to any depth but not down to the midrib or petiole. Eg., Guava leaves
(b)Compound Leaf
A compound leaf is a leaf made up of two or more leaflets. In a compound leaf, the midrib of the leaf is branched into different leaflets and is connected by a single petiole. For eg., Pea, palm leaves.
The compound leaves are further sub-divided into the following types of leaves:
•Palmately Compound Leaf
In a palmately compound leaf, the leaflets are attached at the tip of the petiole. Eg., Silk cotton.
•Pinnately Compound Leaf
In a pinnately compound leaf, the midrib of the leaf is divided into numerous leaflets and all connected by a common axis. Eg., Neem.
5) The quality of hydrophytes (aquatic plants) to survive in aquatic habitat are as follows:
(a) In aquatic plants, roots are much reduced in size and their main function is just to hold the plant in place.
(b) In some submerged aquatic plants, leaves are often highly divided, through which the water can easily flow without damaging them.
(c) Some of these plants have narrow and thin ribbon-like leaves.
(d) The mucilaginous secretion of mucilage cells around the body of the hydrophytes provides protection against friction, desiccation, decaying, and microbial injuries.
(e) The stems of some aquatic plants are long, hollow, and light.
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