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Standard VII
Geography
Mangrove Forests of Nigeria
Mangroves hav...
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Mangroves have ___ roots.
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Breathing roots:
Mangroves that grow in marshy areas are not able to obtain oxygen from the soil.
The roots grow out of the soil and extend towards the upward direction.
These roots possess multiple pores that help with respiration in plants and hence they are called breathing roots.
Final Answer:
Mangroves have
breathing
roots.
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