Question

Give two points of differences between Tap root and Fibrous root.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Tap roots :-

Tap root has only one main and long root. The smaller roots that grow from the main root are called lateral roots

Tap root grows vertically deep

into the soil

Tap roots are found in plants which have reticulate venation in their leaves .

Tap root is much longer and has extremely large surface area

A single plant has only one tap root

Fibrous roots :-

Fibrous roots do not have a main root. All roots are similar.

Fibrous roots are short and most of them grow horizontally in the soil

Fibrous roots are short and have small surface area.

Fibrous roots are found in plants which have parallel venation in their leaves.

A single plant can have hundreds of fibrous roots.