Gujarati
5.Morphology of Flowering Plants
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Epiphytes like Vanda develop special layer of absorptive tissue velamen consiting of $4 $ or  $5$  layers of long polygonal cells. Velamen is formed by

A

Absorbing roots

B

Stem

C

Clinging roots

D

Hanging roots

(AIIMS-2001)

Solution

(d) Hanging roots help the plants in absorbing moisture from the wet atmosphere. e.g., Vanda.

Standard 11
Biology

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