Morphology Of Flowering Plants Root Stem And Leaf Question 299
Question: Outer covering of epiphytic root is [Orissa JEE 2005]
Options:
A) Osmophore
B) Rhizophore
C) Velamen
D) Pneumatophore
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
In epiphytic roots the outer covering is made up of spongy tissue, the velamen which absorbs moisture from air.