Q429
Plants that grow in saline water-logged habitat are called
A.
xerophytes
B.
halophytes
AnswerC.
mangroves
D.
mesophytes
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Plants that grow in saline water-logged habitats are called halophytes.Xerophytes are plants that are adapted to grow in very dry environments, such as deserts.
Mangroves are a specific type of halophyte found in coastal saline or brackish water, but not all halophytes are mangroves.
Mesophytes are plants that grow in environments with a moderate amount of moisture, not too wet or too dry.
Therefore, the correct answer is Option B: halophytes.