Question

Mangrove trees have the adapted root called ______________for the purpose of breathing.

Answer 1

Answer:

Pneumatophores

Explanation:

For this purpose, mangrove species have specialized above ground roots called breathing roots or pneumatophores. In some species, these roots are pencil sized and peg like whereas in some other species they look like a knee. These roots have numerous pores through which oxygen enters into the underground tissues.