What are hydrophytes? Which type of tissue is responsible for buoyancy in hydrophytes?

What are hydrophytes? Which type of tissue is responsible for buoyancy in hydrophytes?
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Ans: Plants that live in water or water rich soils are called as hydrophytes. The tissue that helps in buoyancy is Aerenchyma.  
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