👉 In botany, a hydroscopical term refers to an organism that is adapted for living in or on water. This includes aquatic plants such as ferns, mosses, and algae, which are able to grow and thrive in various aquatic environments, including lakes, rivers, streams, and ocean waters. The term "hydroscopical" comes from the Greek word "hydro", meaning "water," and "scopos," meaning "to gather." This phrase refers to an organism