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JAMB Biology 1994 Question 47

Question 47

Habitats and Biomes

Breathing root is an adaptation for survival in the

  1. A.mangrove swamp
  2. B.desert
  3. C.arboreal habitat
  4. D.savanna.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (mangrove swamp)

Explanation

Mangrove mud is waterlogged and short of oxygen, so mangroves send up breathing roots (pneumatophores) to take in air.