Question

The tree trunk supported by a number of stilt like roots is found in the (A) Mountain forest (B) Mangrove forest (C) Tropical evergreen forest (D) Desert vegetation​

Answer 1

Explanation:

mangrove forests

is the amswer

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is option (B)

The tree trunk supported by a number of stilt like roots is found in the Mangrove forest.

Explanation:

• The trees or shrubs that grow in the intertidal coastal region is known as Mangrove forest.
• Mangrove forest grow in tropical and sub tropical region.
• Mangrove forest is known as Halophytes because they are tolerant to Salt.
• They are also known as Pneumatophores because they have blind roots which helps in respiration.
• The trees in Mangrove forest have stilt like roots which is an adventitious root and join to the soil by growing in downward direction.
• Stilt roots provide support to the tree and gives mechanical stability to the trees.
• the important trees found in Mangrove forest are Canes, palms, Sundari, Rhizophora and screw pines.  

In India Mangrove forests are found in:

• Andaman and Nicobar Mangroves
• Sundarban Mangrove
• Mahanadi Mangrove
• Krishna- Godavari Mangroves
• Cauvery Deltaic Mangroves  

Answer: The tree trunk supported by a number of stilt like roots is found in the Mangrove forest.

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