Rhizoids are cellular structures that anchor bryophytes to the ground; unlike roots, they lack tissues and specialized conducting cells and do not play a primary role in water and mineral absorption.
Rhizoide sind zelluläre Strukturen, die Moose am Boden verankern, aber im Gegensatz zu Wurzeln keine Gewebe enthalten und nicht primär für die Wasseraufnahme verantwortlich sind.
| Front | rhizoid |
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| Back | A long, tubular single cell or filament of cells that anchors bryophytes to the ground. Unlike roots, [these] are not composed of tissues, lack specialized conducting cells, and do not play a primary role in water and mineral absorption. |
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