| $1$. Aquatic Root | $1$. Terrestrial Root |
| $1$. Roots may be absent (e.g., $Wolffia$). If present, they are poorly developed, thin, and adventitious. | $1$. Roots are well-developed with root caps, root hairs, and branches. |
| $2$. Vascular tissues are less developed. | $2$. Vascular bundles are well-developed. |
| $3$. Modified for photosynthesis, buoyancy, and gas exchange. | $3$. Primarily for fixation and absorption of water and minerals from the soil. |
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