The long leaves of the milfoil plant are especially suited to absorb this gas underwater
[DOC] [TLE] Biology and Control of Aquatic Plants - Aquatic Ecosystem ... [PAR] because the plants absorb nutrients from the sediments and grow throughout the 
spring and ..... barriers created by leaves and stems may make it more difficult for 
fish to find and ..... nonnative aquatic weeds such as Eurasian watermilfoil, 
hydrilla and ...... Predation can be especially problematic in water bodies with 
large.