Mangroves are the amphibians of the plant world. They straddle the land and sea, with roots that extend into salt water and house a variety of wildlife.
Which choice most effectively combines the sentences at the underlined portion?"
a) Like amphibians, mangroves straddle the land and sea, their roots extending into salt water and providing habitat for various wildlife.
b) Mangroves, similar to amphibians, reside in both land and sea, their roots extending into salt water and providing a home for diverse wildlife.
c) Mangroves, akin to amphibians, occupy both land and sea, their roots extending into salt water and hosting various wildlife.
d) Similar to amphibians, mangroves inhabit both land and sea, with roots extending into salt water, nurturing a variety of wildlife.