Compare the taproot and fibrous root systems.

Short/Brief Note

Tap root:
Single root-grow straight with smaller roots arise from the taproot.
eg. Dicot plants- Bean, mango
Fibrous root:
Cluster of roots arising from base of the stem, tin and uniform in size.
eg. Monocots, grass, paddy

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Name the types of roots shown in the below figure.

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