Plants: Floating plants which float freely on the surface of the water, e.g. Duckweed, partially submerged plants which have roots rooted to the soil at the bottom of the pond and leaves, flowers and fruits that are on or above the surface of the water, e.g, Water lily and totally submerged plants which are totally submerged in the water and roots are rooted to the soil at the bottom of the pond, e.g. Elodea