PNEUMATOPHORE
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Pneumatophore.
Pneumatophore - as a noun
An air-filled root (submerged or exposed) that can function as a respiratory organ of a marsh or swamp plant
Example Sentences
"Some species of mangrove trees have pneumatophores that emerge from their roots to enable gas exchange."
"The pneumatophores of the Avicennia marina tree are cone-shaped and assist in providing oxygen to the submerged roots."
"The pneumatophores of the Rhizophora species have multiple lenticels to facilitate gas exchange with the atmosphere."
"The presence of pneumatophores is an important adaptation for mangrove trees inhabiting tidal or swampy areas."
"Due to their specialized pneumatophores, mangroves can survive in oxygen-deficient soils."
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Is PNEUMATOPHORE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pneumatophore is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PNEUMATOPHORE has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.
Is PNEUMATOPHORE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pneumatophore is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPNEUMATOPHORE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.
Is PNEUMATOPHORE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pneumatophore is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPNEUMATOPHORE has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.
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