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raíz
The underground part of a seed plant body that originates usually from the hypocotyl, and functions as an organ of absorption, aeration, and food storage or as a means of anchorage and support. Types: a) primary. the root developing from the radicle that first appear from the seed; b) secondary. developing from the primary root; branch roots; c) tap. a primary root that enlarges and grows downward.
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