Velamen present orchids help in

Options

A. absorbing water from support
B. respiration
C. absorption of moisture from air
D. synthesising food

Answer

C

Explanation

Some epiphytes eg., orchids have aerial roots. In these roots, the outer covering is made up of a spongy tissue called velaman which absorbs is made up of a spongy tissue called velamen which absorbs moisture from the air. Thus, the aerial plant can prepare food by photosynthesis.