Root systems that are adapted to absorb water and nutrients from the upper layers of soil are called a(n) ____
a. adventitious root systems
b. prop root systems
c. fibrous root systems
d. taproot systems
e. storage root systems
ANSWER: c
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What will be an ideal response?
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