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Differentiate between tap root and fibrous root.

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Tap root Fibrous root
Tap root has only one main and long root. The smaller roots that grow from the main root are called lateral roots
Fibrous roots do not have a main root. All roots are similar
Tap root grows vertically deep
into the soil
Fibrous roots are short and most of them grow horizontally in the soil
Tap roots are found in plants which have reticulate venation in their leavesFibrous roots are found in plants which have parallel venation in their leaves
Tap root is much longer and has extremely large surface area
Fibrous roots are short and have small surface area
A single plant has only one tap root
A single plant can have hundreds of fibrous roots

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