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Plants that grow in saline water-logged habitat are called

A. xerophytes

B. halophytes

C. mangroves

D. mesophytes

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

A halophyte is a plant, that grows in waters of high salinity, coming into contact with saline water through its roots or by salt spray, such as in saline semi-deserts, mangrove swamps, marshes and sloughs, and seashores.

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