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what is difference between rhizome and rhizoids?


Akash Parkhe 23rd Dec, 2019
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Siddhi Shenoy 23rd Dec, 2019

Hello Akash,

Basically, rhizome is a structure in a plant having true roots. It is more like a specialized stem than a root. The common example of a rhizome is potato.

On the other hand, rhizoids have structure similar to roots but more primitive. They have absorption property of water and nutrients. Fungi and mosses have rhizoids and not roots.

Burhan Khan 23rd Dec, 2019

Hello, Akash!

Rhizoids are simple structures that resemble roots but are are more primitive. They provide anchorage and some absorption of water and nutrients.

A rhizome is a structure found in a plant that has true roots. Ironically, though found underground, a rhizome is a specialized stem, rather than a root!

The potatoes we eat are rhizomes.

Hope this helps!

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