BHU PMT BHU PMT (Mains) Solved Paper-2008

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    'Pneumatophores' are present/common in

    A)  xerophytes      

    B)  hygrophytes

    C)  mesophytes                     

    D)  halophytes

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

                 Pneumatophores are the respiratory roots present in halophytes and help in respiration. These roots are negative geotropic, as in Rhizophom, Avicennia etc, Xerophytes are plants, which grow in dry habitats, eg, Opuntia, Agave. Hygrophytes are plants, which grow in places where high atmospheric humidity is present, eg. Orchid. Mesophytes are plants, which grow in normal condition of temperature, eg. Mango.


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