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WAEC Biology 2002 Question 42

Question 42

Habitats and Biomes

The possession of breathing roots is a characteristic of plants growing in

  1. A.mangrove swamp
  2. B.coastal savanna
  3. C.guinea savanna
  4. D.shrub biome.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (mangrove swamp)

Explanation

Mangrove mud is waterlogged and short of oxygen, so mangrove plants have breathing roots (pneumatophores) that grow up into the air.