Question

vii) What is an aerial root?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Aerial roots are roots above the ground. They are almost always adventitious. They are found in diverse plant species, including epiphytes such as orchids, tropical coastal swamp trees such as mangroves, banyan figs, the warm-temperate rainforest rata and pohutukawa trees of New Zealand

Answer 2

Answer:

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Explanation:

Aerial roots are roots that grow on the above-ground parts of a plant. Aerial roots on woody vines function as anchors, affixing the plant to supporting structures such as trellises, rocks, and walls. Some types of aerial roots also absorb moisture and nutrients, just like underground roots.