Vivipary in Rhizophora

In plants, vivipary occurs when seeds or embryos begin to develop before they detach from the parent.. In some species of mangroves, for instance, the seed germinates and grows from its own resources while still attached to its parent. Seedlings of some species are dispersed by currents if they drop into the water, but others develop a heavy, straight taproot that commonly penetrates mud when the seedling drops, thereby effectively planting the seedling.

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Leaf Modification-Reniform

Reniform -shaped like a kidney; having a circular or roughly circular shape with a notch. That has the shape or profile of a kidney having the petiole attached at the notch; in seeds or spores, shaped generally like a kidney bean.

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