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define parasitic roots
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Answer 1

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A parasitic plant is a plant that derives some or all of its nutritional requirement from another living plant. ... All parasitic plants have modified roots, called haustoria, which penetrate the host plant, connecting them to the conductive system – either the xylem, the phloem, or both.

Answer 2

Answer:

All parasitic plants have modified roots, called haustoria, which penetrate the host plant, connecting them to the conductive system – either the xylem, the phloem, or both. For example, plants like Striga or Rhinanthus connect only to the xylem, via xylem bridges (xylem-feeding).

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