The adaption of buttress roots help trees because in rainforests, 70% of the nutrients are on the surface of the soil and if your roots are on the surface, they can absorb more nutrients
Special kinds of roots that help tall trees stay upright are called Buttress roots. These roots stick out at the base and on top of the ground. They are usually found on trees that are growing in nutrient poor soil. Buttress roots stabilize the tree.
Trees with buttress roots typically grow in regions with poor soil quality or on steep slopes where stability is important. The buttress roots help provide extra support and stability to anchor the tree in the ground and prevent it from toppling over. They also help the tree to gather more nutrients and water from the soil since they spread out extensively.
this because the buttress roots support the growth of the trees (for it to have a decent stucture) and for the buttress roots to extend to find water from the soil :0 ;) :) :( ;D :D ;P :P :Z :[] ;[] :() ;()
Plants with buttress roots include tropical trees like fig trees, kapoks, and some species of palm trees. These roots are found in areas with unstable soil to provide support for the tree and help prevent toppling.
Baldcypress is an example of a tree that breathes by its roots. The woody plant in question (Taxodium distichum) maintains buttress roots. Cypress "knees" permit airflow and anchorage in waterlogged environments.
because it has such a long roots
Roots and stem
Buttress roots are roots that grow above the ground surface and provide stability to tall trees in shallow or swampy soil. They have a broad, flattened appearance to support the tree's weight and prevent it from toppling over. Additionally, buttress roots can create a larger surface area for absorbing water and nutrients from the soil.
they help it get food and water to survive
i believe it is called a buttress
Root modifications are modifications of the roots that help them to survive in extreme conditions