Breathing roots are seen in ________ plant.

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The correct option is B avicennia
Avicennia, also called black mangrove, genus comprising at least eight species of trees or shrubs in the family Acanthaceae.
Avicennia have pneumatophores (respiratory roots) that project above the mud to facilitate gas exchange for the submerged primary roots.

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Breathing roots are seen in ________ plant.

The correct option is B avicenniaAvicennia, also called black mangrove, genus comprising at least eight species of trees or shrubs in the family Acanthaceae. Avicennia have pneumatophores (respiratory roots) that project above the mud to facilitate gas exchange for the submerged primary roots.

The correct option is B avicennia
Avicennia, also called black mangrove, genus comprising at least eight species of trees or shrubs in the family Acanthaceae.
Avicennia have pneumatophores (respiratory roots) that project above the mud to facilitate gas exchange for the submerged primary roots.