Question

Function of pneumatophore​

Answer 1

Answer:

Pneumatophores are specialized root structures that grow out from the water surface and facilitate the aeration necessary for root respiration in hydrophytic trees such as many mangrove species (e.g., Avicennia germinans and Laguncularia raecemosa), bald cypresses, and cotton (tupelo) gum (Nyssa aquatica).

Answer 2

Answer:

RESPIRATION

PNENUMATOPHORE are aerial roots that grow vertically upwards in swampy plants like rhizophore to obtain oxygen as swampy plant are constantly submerged under water. Their main function is respiration.

Hence they are also called as respiratory roots.

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