Which modification of root helps plants survive in waterlogged soils by facilitating gaseous exchange?
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Correct answer: Pneumatophores
Pneumatophores are specialized aerial roots that grow upward in waterlogged soils. They contain lenticels that allow oxygen intake for respiration.
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