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What is morphology?
The study of the external structure and form of an organism
What is anatomy?
The study of internal structure of organisms
What is the tap root system?
A root system with one main root and lateral branches. e.g. mango, mustard
What is the fibrous root system?
A root system with many thin roots of similar size arising from the base. e.g. wheat, rice
What are adventitious roots?
Roots that arise from parts other than the radicle. e.g. prop roots of banyan, stilt roots of maize
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