Organisms And Population Question 295

Question: Rhizophora is a characteristic component of [CPMT 1982; BHU 1984; MP PMT 2004; Orissa JEE 2004]

Options:

A) Marsh plants

B) Swamp forests

C) Mangrove vegetation

D) Salt Swamp

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

A few mangrove plants secrete salts from their roots.

Some have water storage tissues to dilute salt, e.g., Rhizophora (Red Mangrove).