Question

Why do mangroves have aerial roots

Answer 1

because the soil in which mangroves grow are poor in oxygen therefore the root grow vertically up to the air above the soil. roots which grow upwards are called aerial roots.

Answer 2

Hey there!

Mangroves have breathing or aerial roots because:

<> They grow in soil where their isn't much oxygen needed. 
<> Roots have many parts. Several parts of these roots are exposed in air for getting oxygen.

Hope it helps you!