The Grey Mangrove

Pneumatophores are specialised root-like structures which stick up out of the soil like straws for breathing hich and are covered in lenticels. They are necessary for root respiration and function as the site of oxygen intake for the submerged root system. As the soil is usually oxygen poor the Pneumatophores help the Grey mangroves adapt to its environment by allowing the mangrove to breath and absorb gases directly from the atmosphere and other nutrients such as iron, from the soil. While the tide is low, the pneumatophores absorb oxygen and store it in the roots so when the tide comes back in, it has oxygen to use.