Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Mangrove trees do not need salt to survive but they are able to grow in areas with higher salinity levels by excreting salt from which of the following?

  1. Their roots

  2. Their pores

  3. Their seeds

  4. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mangrove trees excrete excess salt through specialized salt glands located in their pores, primarily on their leaves. This adaptation allows them to thrive in saline environments where most other plants cannot survive, despite not requiring salt for their growth.

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