Multiple choice

Most aerial roots and stilt roots belong to

  1. adventitious roots

  2. tap roots

  3. fibrous roots

  4. pneumatophores

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Explanation

Adventitious roots arise out-of-sequence from the more usual root formation of branches of a primary root, and instead originate from the stem, branches, leaves, or old woody roots. They commonly occur in monocots and pteridophytes, but also in many dicots, such as clover (Trifolium), ivy (Hedera), strawberry (Fragaria) and willow (Salix). Most aerial roots and stilt roots are adventitious.