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WAEC Biology 2012 Question 43

Question 43

Adaptation

Plants with breathing roots are characteristic features of vegetation in

  1. A.tropical grassland.
  2. B.temperate grassland.
  3. C.salt water swamp.
  4. D.tropical rain forest.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (salt water swamp.)

Explanation

Mangroves in salt-water swamps grow in waterlogged mud with little oxygen, so they have breathing roots (pneumatophores).