Pneumatophores or breathing roots occur in

Hydrophytes

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Epiphytes

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Xerophytes

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Mangrove plants

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Solution

The correct option is B Mangrove plants
Pneumatophores are specialized aerial roots that enable plants to breathe air in habitats that have waterlogged soil. These roots may grow down from the stem or up from typical roots. For example, Mangrove family of plants (Rhizophoraceae)
So, the correct answer is 'Mangrove plants'

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