Plants like Rhizophora and Avicennia grow on the sea shores under saline conditions. For this they have special roots for respiration which are called

Floating roots

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Pneumatophores

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Climbing roots

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Prop roots

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Solution

The correct option is B Pneumatophores
Pneumatophores are specialized root structures that grow out from the water surface and facilitate the aeration necessary for root respiration in hydrophytic trees such as many mangrove species (e.g., Avicennia germinans and Laguncularia raecemosa), bald cypresses, and cotton (Tupelo) gum (Nyssa aquatica). So, the correct option is "B" (Pneumatophores).

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