Pneumatophores (breathing roots) are an adaptation seen in plants grow…

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Pneumatophores (breathing roots) are an adaptation seen in plants growing in:

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C. Waterlogged or saline soils (e.g., mangroves)

Pneumatophores = breathing roots that grow VERTICALLY UP (negatively geotropic) from waterlogged soil. Help in oxygen uptake.
**Classic example:** Rhizophora and Avicennia (mangrove trees in Sundarbans).

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Dry deserts (e.g., cactus plants)

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Cold high-altitude regions (e.g., pine)

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Sandy beach areas with strong winds

Pneumatophores (breathing roots) are an adaptation seen in plants growing in:

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