Q322
Respiratory roots are known as
A.
velamen
B.
pneumatophores
AnswerC.
hydathodes
D.
prop roots
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Respiratory or knee roots (pneumatophores) are characteristic of many species; they project above the mud and have small openings (lenticels) through which air enters, passing through the soft spongy tissue to the roots beneath the mud.