Meaning Of The Word Pneumatophore

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What's The Definition Of Pneumatophore?

pneumatophore in American English
a porous, woody, specialized branch growing upright into the air from the buried roots of certain swamp trees, as the mangrove, and providing access to the atmosphere
noun: a specialized structure developed from the root in certain plants growing in swamps and marshes, serving as a respiratory organ

pneumatophore in British English
noun: a specialized root of certain swamp plants, such as the mangrove, that branches upwards, rising above ground, and undergoes gaseous exchange with the atmosphere

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