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Velamen and spongy tissue are found in...

Velamen and spongy tissue are found in

A

aerial roots of Orchids

B

succulent leaves

C

pneumatophores

D

stilt roots

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A
Velamen is a dead spongy tissue present in epiphytic roots (hygroscopic roots). With the help of velamen, these roots are able to absorb water from moist atmosphere , dew and rain.
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