Question

a special root-like structure in cuscuta and viscum is called

Answer 1

Haustoria are special root-like structure in cuscuta and viscum. Singular form : ( haustorium) Hope this helps!

Answer 2

A special root-like structure in cuscuta and viscum is called Haustoria. Haustoria is a slender projection from the root of a parasitic plant, such as a dodder, or from the hyphae of a parasitic fungus, enabling the parasite to penetrate the tissues of its host and absorb nutrients from it.