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Pneumatophores (breathing roots) are an adaptation seen in plants growing in:
ADry deserts (e.g., cactus plants)
BCold high-altitude regions (e.g., pine)
CWaterlogged or saline soils (e.g., mangroves)
DSandy beach areas with strong winds
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: 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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