Aquatic plants in a lake in China were studied to understand their root structures. The researchers looked at 21 plants with different life forms and origins. They found that most aquatic plants have roots that branch in a specific way, except for one plant that branches differently. Monocot plants have more dichotomous-like roots compared to eudicot plants. Emergent plants have roots that are different from other types of aquatic plants. The study also showed that introduced plants have unique root structures that help them survive well in their new environment.