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Answer 1

Sucking roots are also called as haustoria. These are small root which penetrates the host tissue. The haustoria of partial parasite penetrate and make contacts with host xylem tissue since they are in need of water and nutrients.

Epiphytic roots are the roots that grow on the surface of a plant and derives its moisture and nutrients from the air,rain,water or from debris accumulating around it. For example-Spanish moss.

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Answer 2

Sucking roots  

• In order to absorb nutrients from the host, parasites develop microscopic roots called sucking roots
• Sucking roots sprout from the nodes and penetrate deep into the conducting tissue of the host to obtain nutrients  
• Dodder and Mistletoe are few examples

Epiphytic roots

• Epiphytic roots are present on epiphytes -those plants that live on other plants for shelter and nutrition.
• Epiphytic roots are hygroscopic in nature. they absorb water from the air. They possess two type of roots -for clinging or fixation and for absorption of mineral salts and moisture from the bark.
• Orchid, Vanda are examples

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