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What are surface roots called?
Surface roots generally are called aerating roots (or pneumatophores). The surface roots of bonsi trees are called nebari, and are an integral part of shaping the final bonsi tree art.
What are Joshua Tree's adaptations?
they have roots near to the surface and spread out far to make gooduse of any rainfall, but this leaves the trees prone to strong winds
Why is it important for the roots of desert plants to grow near the surface of the ground?
It is important for the roots of desert plants to grow near the surface of the ground so the desert plant's roots may get water easily ( without going into many kinds of trouble ).
What is the bottom base of a tree called?
The lower part of the tree which come from the ground is the trunk or bole. Below the soil surface are the roots.
Can you cut live oak surface roots without killing the tree?
yes you can but if you cut too much you will kill the tree.
A tree is near a pond Which direction are its roots most likely growing?
the roots would grow toward the trees to get its food and water
What part of a tree absorbs nutrient and water?
Rhizoid- takes place of the roots and stems and obtains the water and nutrients under the surface.
Do cicada eat insects?
No they dont.They eat sap from tree roots. Adults eat the sap from the tree above the surface of the ground.
Why must the mangrove swamp be near the sea?
The mangrove tree must be near the ocean because that its roots can survive in salt water.
What part of a plants root takes in water and nutrients?
The parts of roots that take up nutrients in a plant are known as fibrous roots. In a tree for example, these are found near the surface of the ground and extend to the 'drip line' of the tree (the area where water drips to from the leaves). You can see fibrous roots if you dig down around six inches, particularly towards the end of the drip line.
Woody roots tend to grow in a dense network near the surface of the earth?
Correst. That is where the moisture is.
How deep are 30 yr old birch tree roots?
No one answer will answer this question.What type of soil is it planted in? Where is it's water source?If it has to pass rock to obtain water, then it could be 10 or 20 meters.If it is planted next to or within a grass lawn, the roots will spread across the lawn. In this scenario, the roots will be found on the surface or just under the surface, under 6 inches in depth. You may find an occasional branch root of a surface (or near surface) root which goes down a foot.
