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Clinging roots occure in...

Clinging roots occure in

A

Trapa

B

orchid

C

screw pine

D

podostemon

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B
Orchids have clinging roots that are modified adventitious roots meant for providing mechanical support. These arise from the axils of leaves or nodes of the stem and pierce the substratum plant to facilitate fixation.
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