Do water lillies make a sound?

Question

When fishing near water lillies in the evening, we have heard a "snapping" sound all around us. The only thing we can figure out that it could be is the water lillies flowers closing. Does anyone know if thats what it is?

Answer 1

Yes they do. It is actually the root system in the bulb making the sound you hear. As the roots absorb water and separate the nutrients from the liquid, you can hear them expand and contract. Also, since the oxygen is expelled from the plant, you can actually see the bubbles coming to the surface of the water.

Answer 2

No, water lillies don't make sounds. Could have been frogs, but more likely turtles coming up to snatch a bug or fly. Maybe that's really where the name "snapping turtle" came from!

Answer 3

It's just the frogs jumping on and off the pads, and possiblely even the fish under the pads. They are just leaves, leaves don't make noise.

Answer 4

if you use your common sence and think about it does plant rilly make sound have you ever heard a plant make i sound i dont think so. I think i might of be the frogs are other water animals

Answer 5

I don't have a clue, well at least I'm honest about it.
I would love to know where Enough got her info. Her answer really made sense to me.
Some of the others were good also, I just "want" to believe her answer more.
Enough..... where did you get your answer???????

Answer 6

it's frogs slipping back into the water

Answer 7

splish splash when the rain hits them

Answer 8

No, these are frogs you are hearing

Answer 9

I don't think they do. It could also be turtles

Answer 10

might have been frogs??