MHT CET Medical202623 April 2026Evening ShiftBiologyAnatomy of Flowering PlantsActual
Epiphytic plants like orchids absorb water vapors from the air with the help of epiphytic roots having special tissue called ____.
Options
- Aepiblema
- Bvelamen
- Cstoma
- Dlenticels
Correct answer
B. velamen
Step-by-step solution
Epiphytic plants like orchids grow on other plants for physical support. They possess specialized aerial roots called epiphytic roots. These roots have a specialized spongy tissue called velamen, which is a modification of the epidermis. The velamen tissue helps in absorbing moisture directly from the atmosphere. Answer: velamen