Do carrots have root hairs?

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Root hairs
Root hairs are tubular extensions of the epidermis that greatly increase the surface area of the root.
Root hairs are found in plants in which most water absorption takes place.
All tap root plants have hairs.
Beetroot, parsley, carrots and china rose are examples of tap root system plants.

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