Mangroves are

Xerophytes

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Hydrophytes

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Halophytes

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Glycophytes

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The correct option is C Halophytes
Halophytes are plants of saline habitats. Mangroves are marshy areas found in tropical deltas and saline ponds near sea shore. The areas have not only excess salt but also excess water or anaerobic conditions, besides difficulty in anchoring and seed germination. Plants growing in mangroves are halophytes.

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