Definition: The term "rhizoidal" refers to a characteristic of plants that allows them to grow in soil without growing through the roots. This is due to their unique root system, which is composed of multiple layers of specialized cells called phloem and xylem. The phloem layer serves as the primary transport vessel for nutrients, water, and sugars from the roots to other parts of the plant. The xylem layer acts as a transport medium through which gases such as oxygen, carbon
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