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The Living Organisms and Their Surroundings-II
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What is the main function of the roots in aquatic plants?
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To hold plant in place
💡 Explanation:
Hydrilla is an aquatic plant i.e. it lives in water. Function of roots is to fix the plant in the soil and to absorb water from the soil both these requirements get reduced in aquatic plants so hydrilla has got poorly developed roots. Its function is to hold the plant in its place against the water currents.