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mangroves have stilt roots. mangroves grow in soil which is clayey and covered with salty water. stilt roots support the stem and take in air directly from the surroundings.

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Stilt roots are roots that do not penetrate deeply in the soil and are mostly found in rainforest with poor nutrient.mangroves have this root

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