What is the special feature observed in mangroves?

Mangrove leaves are needle like in nature.

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Mangrove roots are adapted to the saline water in which it is present in.

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Mangrove roots cannot survive in saline water.

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Mangrove leaves are small and thorn like in nature.

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The correct option is B Mangrove roots are adapted to the saline water in which it is present in.
Mangroves grow mostly in the sea coasts on sandy beach and marshy lands and on lands affected by tidal waves. Here the trees are adapted to salt waters and the flow of tidal waves.

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Mangrove trees grow in areas, where water floods the land they grow on, from time to time. To adapt, they have special roots (that look like spikes sticking out from the ground) to help them breathe. Choose the option that explains why.

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What is the special feature observed in mangroves?

The correct option is B Mangrove roots are adapted to the saline water in which it is present in.Mangroves grow mostly in the sea coasts on sandy beach and marshy lands and on lands affected by tidal waves. Here the trees are adapted to salt waters and the flow of tidal waves.

The correct option is B Mangrove roots are adapted to the saline water in which it is present in.
Mangroves grow mostly in the sea coasts on sandy beach and marshy lands and on lands affected by tidal waves. Here the trees are adapted to salt waters and the flow of tidal waves.