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Roots help in clinging and climbing in...

Roots help in clinging and climbing in

A

Trapa

B

orchid

C

screw pine

D

podostemon

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The correct Answer is:
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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