Multiple choice

Which of the following is known as breathing roots?

  1. Kneed Roots

  2. Pneumatophores

  3. Prop roots

  4. Plank Roots

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Explanation

Pneumatophores are erect roots that are some form of upward appendage or extension of the underground root system. Because these roots are exposed at least part of the day and not submerged underwater, the root system can obtain oxygen in an otherwise anaerobic substrate.These are known as breathing roots.

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