Question

Use your brain power ! Why are their roots short and fibrous ? ​

Answer 1

The roots of the aquatic plants are short so that water can easily spread through the leaves. The aquatic plants have fibrous roots as they do not require a rigid structure as water pressure provides support to the plant. The fibrous roots help the aquatic plants to float. Hence, the roots of the aquatic plants are short and fibrous.

Answer 2

Answer:

Hi! Are you talking about lotus plant? If yes then you're answer is;

The reason why roots of lotus plants are short and fibrous because:-

i) The lotus plant is an amphibian plant, which is an aquatic perennial.

ii) these plants grow in water show the roots do not need to go deep down in search of water and also their roots are not anchored to the soil.

ii) So, they are short and fibrous.

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