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Epiphytic roots are found in

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Cuscuta
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Dahlia
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Orchid
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Salvinia
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Solution

The correct option is C Orchid
Ephiphytic or hygrscopic roots are aerial roots that help absorb moisture from air. These are found in epiphytic plants like orchids (e.g. Vanda).

Cuscuta is a parasitic plant and has haustoria or parasitic roots.

Dahlia has adventitious roots that develop adventitious buds for reproduction.

Salvinia is an aquatic floating fern whose roots are modifications of leaves.

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