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The Living World: Adaptations and Classification — Science STD 7 — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 7ScienceThe Living World: Adaptations and Classification2 Marks
Question
Cuscuta has haustorial roots.
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Answer

  1. Cuscuta is a parasitic plant. It is leafless and cannot prepare food on its own.
  2. So to get food haustorial (sucking) roots penetrate up to the conducting vessels of the host plant to absorb water and food, the Cuscuta has haustorial roots.

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