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← Nature & AnimalsWhich consequence happens if plant transpiration reduces in mangrove habitats experiencing high salinity and humidity?
A)Increased root osmotic water intake
B)Accumulation of toxic salt levels✓
C)Enhanced leaf photosynthetic capacity
D)Decreased cuticular wax deposition
💡 Explanation
Toxic salts accumulate. Active salt excretion helps in salinity, but decreased transpiration lowers the water gradient driving guttation; therefore, salt is not removed and builds up in leaves, causing toxicity, rather than efficient osmotic balance.
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