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Breathing roots are traced in
Breathing roots are traced in
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The correct option is D Both A and C
Roots which are found above the ground (aerial roots) are always adventitious roots. These are found in diverse species as in orchids, mangroves or banyan trees. Pneumatophores are erect roots that are some form of upward appendage or extension of the underground root system. Because these roots are exposed at least part of the day and not submerged underwater, the root system can obtain oxygen from the atmosphere and thus helps in breathing. Example,Rhizophora mangle and Avicennia germinans.Thus, the correct option is D.
Roots which are found above the ground (aerial roots) are always adventitious roots. These are found in diverse species as in orchids, mangroves or banyan trees. Pneumatophores are erect roots that are some form of upward appendage or extension of the underground root system. Because these roots are exposed at least part of the day and not submerged underwater, the root system can obtain oxygen from the atmosphere and thus helps in breathing. Example,Rhizophora mangle and Avicennia germinans.
Thus, the correct option is D.
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