Question
What are breathing Roots or Pneumatophores?

Answer

  1. Mangrove plants roots which are seen above the ground for the purpose of gaseous exchange.
  2. These roots are erect, peg like structures with numerous pores through which air circulates.
  3. These roots are called breathing roots, or pneumatophores. e.g Avicennia.

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