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Give One Function Of Pneumatophores.


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Pneumatophores:

  1. Pneumatophores are particular root structures that grow out from the water's surface.
  2. It helps hydrophytic plants like mangroves, bald cypresses, and tupelo gum to get the aeration that is required for root respiration.

Functions of pneumatophores:

  1. The primary function of pneumatophores is to help plants to get the oxygen needed for the respiration process.
  2. It stores the gases that help the plants to survive in floods.

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