The aerial, short and branched roots of an autotrophic plant that provide stability are known as

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The aerial, short and branched roots of an autotrophic plant that provide stability are known as (A) Lateral roots (B) Haustoria (C) Velamen roots (D) Clinging roots

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Clinging roots arise from the axils of leaves or nodes of the stem and pierce the substratum plant to facilitate fixation eg, Orchids, ivy.

Q. The aerial, short and branched roots of an autotrophic plant that provide stability are known as

Lateral roots

Haustoria

Velamen roots

Clinging roots

Clinging roots arise from the axils of leaves or nodes of the stem and pierce the substratum plant to facilitate fixation eg, Orchids, ivy.