Question

what is the difference between taproot and fibrous root

Answer 1

Answer:

Taproot penetrates deep into the soil, while a fibrous root is shallow and does not penetrate as deeply. A taproot is the differentiated primary root of the plant, while the fibrous root is not the differentiated primary root of the plant. ... Taproot is found in dicots, while a fibrous root is found in monocots.

Answer 2

Answer:

Taproot is a root which has a main root called the primary root where as fibrous root has no such roots

Taproots grow deep inside the ground whereas fibrous root doesn't

Example of taproots are-Carrot,Raddish,Turnip

Examples of fibrous roots-Grass,Rice,barley

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