Haryana PMT Haryana PMT Solved Paper-2004

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    In which pneumatophores are found?

    A)  Tinospora                          

    B)  Finns

    C)  Rhizophora                       

    D)  None of these

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Pneumatophores or breething roots or respiratory   roots  are common in thallophytes or mangrooves which grow in muddy saline soil near sea shores. Some lateral branches of the root come out of the soil (negative geotropic) and they develop small pores which help in respiration or gaseous exchange and known   as   pneumatophores   e.g., Rhizophora, Auicennia and Hertiera.


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