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The Root

Question

Select the correct option with respect to Rhizophora.
a. Grows in swampy areas.
b.Pneumatophores are present for gaseous exchange.
c. Many roots come out of the ground and grow vertical upwards.
d. Shows vivipary.

Easy

A

(a) and (b) only
B

(a),(b),and ( c) only
C

(a) and (c ) only
D

All (a),(b),( c) and (d)

Solution

Rhizophora growing in swampy areas, many roots come out of the ground and grow vertically upwards. Such roots, called pneumatophores, help to get oxygen for respiration.
Plants grown in Mangrove region show no seed dormancy and the embryo of seed continues to grow while present inside the seeds which are still present in the fruits attached to the parent plant.

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