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pneumatophores
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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.
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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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