Biology, asked by amaan4921, 4 months ago

what do you mean by
pneumatophores​

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Answered by Aera2542
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Pneumatophores are the specialized erect roots (a modification of root) which facilitate the exchange of gases in plants growing in marshy areas. So, the pneumatophores are also called, breathing roots as these roots possess pores known as breathing pores or pneumatophores for gaseous exchange.

Answered by HMChaudry1592
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pneumatophore. [ nōō-măt′ə-fôr′, nōō′mə-tə- ] A specialized root that grows upwards out of the water or mud to reach the air and obtain oxygen for the root systems of trees that live in swampy or tidal habitats. The “knees” of mangroves and the bald cypress are pneumatophores. Also called air root.

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