wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Answer in one word:

Breathing roots. ___


Open in App
Solution

Breathing roots:

  1. Plants living in the swamps are unable to absorb oxygen from the soil due to saline water covering the region.
  2. The roots start developing outside the soil in the upward direction.
  3. These roots contain small pores that help with the respiration or exchange of gasses with the atmosphere.
  4. Mangrove is one of the plants in which breathing roots are found.

Final Answer: Breathing roots are found in mangroves.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
2
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon