Penetrating roots of Cuscuta are

Haustoria

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Stilt roots

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Climbing roots

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Assimilatory roots

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Solution

The correct option is A Haustoria
Penetrating roots of Cuscuta are called haustoria because these are modifications of the root system so that they can absorb water and nutrients from the vascular structures of the host plant.
So, the correct option is 'Haustoria'.

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