Question

What are pneumatophores?

Answer 1

Roots:

1. They are the organs of plants that mostly grow below the soil's surface.
2. Absorption of water and nutrients from the soil, primary anchoring of plant parts, and storage of reserve food material are the key activities of the root system.
3. Some roots are also modified for support, storage of food, and respiration.

Pneumatophores:

1. They are modified roots.
2. They are roots that come out of the ground and grow vertically upwards.
3. They help to get oxygen for respiration.
4. They are found in the Rhizophora plant, which grows in swampy areas.