define aerial roots
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aerial root. [ âr′ē-əl ] A root that develops from a location on a plant above the surface of the earth or water, as from a stem. For example, some orchids have aerial roots that grow from their stems and absorb water directly from the air.
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Roots of mangroves do not remain in soil and they remain suspended in the air for breathing. Such roots which remain in the air for breathing are known as aerial roots.
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