Question

Clinging roots are found in:

• A. Orchids
• B. Trapa
• C. Podostemon
• D. Screwpine

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Orchids

The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct answer:

1. Root absorbs minerals and water from the soil and anchors the plant strongly.
2. Adventitious roots are modified roots that provide a variety of functions, including food storage, mechanical support, reproduction, etc.
3. Clinging roots are examples of adventitious roots.
4. They are known as hygroscopic roots and are found in epiphytes and space parasites.
5. This kind of root creates clinging or aerial roots after the plant attaches to the tree's bark. These roots are helpful for absorbing atmospheric water and the few nutrients present in tree bark.
6. Because orchids are epiphytes, the clinging root system is present in them.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

Assimilatory roots are found in Trapa, not clinging roots.

Option C:

It has thread-like roots which attach to the rocks.

Option D:

It has the root type like anchors in the loose soil.

Final answer: Clinging roots are found in Orchids.