Question

In what way is the tap root different from the fibrous root

Answer 1

Taproot penetrates deep into the soil, while a fibrous root is shallow and does not penetrate as deeply.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Plants with a taproot system are usually deep rooted while fibrous roots are much shorter, and are densely packed fine roots. ... They grow downward and outward, with repeating branches to form a mass of small roots. Dicots and monocots are the two classes of flowering plants.