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Why are the roots of orchids called aerial roots?
Because orchids are designed to be an aerial type of plants
What type of root system does a Orchids use?
Orchids have a fibrous root system. Orchids are monocotyledons and monocots only have fibrous root systems. (NOT chicken roots....-_-)
What is the specialized roots of orchids?
ambot
What are aerial roots?
roots that never touch the ground for example orchids
What type of plants grow in Congo?
Bromelaids,venus fly trap, orchids,buttress roots,and Kapok trees.
Where do orchid plants live?
There are two types of orchids - ground orchids and epiphytic orchids (those with areal roots which are found growing on the trunks of trees). Generally orchids are found in tropical or subtropical areas with high humidity, high rainfall and slightly acidic soil (for the ground dwelling type). There are also a small group of orchids which are found in arid areas - but very limited in range.
What do some orchids in tropical forests have which dangle high in the air?
Roots
What eat orchids and buttress roots in the Tropical Rain Forest?
nick dudley
What is the adaptation of the orchids?
its roots help stay inthe ground and its variety colors
What plants are in Congo?
Bromelaids,venus fly trap, orchids,buttress roots,and Kapok trees.
What are the structures and functions of plants roots?
Plants roots that are above ground are called aerial roots. Examples are some types of orchids, mangroves, and banyon trees.
What plant grows with the roots up?
Orchids do, they grow in a type of a fur barks but some roots do grow out and on top of the barks but mostly the roots are under, in the bark. There are some air ferns that grow out in the air without soil or anything. They need only misting with water daily.
