Differentiate between fibrous roots and adventitious roots.

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Fibrous root Adventitious root
$(1)$ In monocots,the primary root which develops from the radicle of the seed is short-lived and is replaced by a large number of roots arising from the base of the stem. $(1)$ These roots arise from any part of the plant other than the radicle of the seed.
$(2)$ It is found in wheat and other cereals. $(2)$ It is found in banyan,Monstera,and other plants.

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