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A pneumatophore is an erect root that rises
up above the soil or water and promotes gas
exchange. Pneumatophores, or breathing roots,
are formed by certain swamp-dwelling trees,
such as mangroves, since there is little
oxygen available to the roots in waterlogged
conditions.
Subject by: Vince Pike