What are breathing Roots or Pneumatophores?

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Mangrove plants roots which are seen above the ground for the purpose of gaseous exchange.

These roots are erect, peg like structures with numerous pores through which air circulates.

These roots are called breathing roots, or pneumatophores. e.g Avicennia.

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Q. Breathing roots are also called pneumatophores.

Which is correct for pneumatophores?

(i) Breathing roots

(ii) Roots of mangroves

(iii) Gives support to the plant

(iv) Facilitate aeration

Assertion (A): Avicennia roots are erect, peg like structures with numerous pores through which air circulates.
Reason (R): These roots are seen above the ground for the purpose of gaseous exchange called as breathing roots, or pneumatophores.

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What are breathing Roots or Pneumatophores?

Mangrove plants roots which are seen above the ground for the purpose of gaseous exchange. These roots are erect, peg like structures with numerous pores through which air circulates. These roots are called breathing roots, or pneumatophores. e.g Avicennia.

Mangrove plants roots which are seen above the ground for the purpose of gaseous exchange.

These roots are erect, peg like structures with numerous pores through which air circulates.

These roots are called breathing roots, or pneumatophores. e.g Avicennia.