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Pneumatophores occur in plants of

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. marshy soil
  2. saline soil
  3. water
  4. sandy soil

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: marshy soil

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) marshy soil šŸ“š Explanation: 'Pneumatophores' are specialized "breathing roots" found in plants that grow in 'marshy soil' or mangrove swamps. Because the soil is waterlogged and lacks oxygen, these roots grow upwards out of the water to absorb air for the plant. They are a classic adaptation of mangrove trees like Sundari.