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Rhizophora is an example of or the plant...

Rhizophora is an example of or the plants that grow on saline soils with high concentration of `NaC1,MgSO_(4) and MgC1_(2)` are called

A

Succulents

B

Mesophytes

C

Xerophytes

D

Halophytes

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The correct Answer is:
D
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.
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