Clinging and epiphytic roots are found in [RPMT 1991; CBSE PMT 1999]
A) Orchid
B) Tinospora / Trapa
C) Rhizophora / Pandanus
D) Pothos / Podostemon
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hy ......the correct ans is Orchid i.e. A
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The correct answer is option A- Orchids
Clinging and epiphytic roots are adventitious roots. They freely hang in the air and absorb moisture from the air. The special characteristics about these roots is that, they have a special type of tissue called Velamen which has an ability to absorb moisture from the the air and store in them.
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