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JAMB Biology 1999 Question 42

Question 42

Habitats and Biomes

Which of the following characterizes the white mangrove?

  1. A.Prop roots
  2. B.Buttress roots
  3. C.Breathing roots
  4. D.Stilt roots.
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Answer: C (Breathing roots)

Explanation

The white mangrove grows in waterlogged mud and sends up breathing roots (pneumatophores) to get air.