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JAMB Biology 2012 Question 31

Question 31

Adaptation

The presence of stilt roots, pneumatophores, sunken stomata and salt glands are adaptive features of plants found in the

  1. A.tropical rainforest
  2. B.mangrove swamps
  3. C.grassland
  4. D.Montane forest.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (mangrove swamps)

Explanation

Mangrove plants live in salty, waterlogged mud: stilt roots hold them up, pneumatophores take in air and salt glands get rid of excess salt.