Question

Name the roots of the plants that grow in marshy areas.

Answer 1

Pneumatophores

1. The plants which grow in the marshy areas are called mangroves.
2. The roots do not get air to breathe, in this case, roots modify and emerge out of soil and water.
3. As the roots emerge out for air to breathe they are commonly known as Breathing roots. They are known as pneumatophores.