Bulbs, corms, rhizomes, and tubers appear similar but are derived from very different plant tissues (shown in picture)  What function do these structures have in common?

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Bulbs, corms, rhizomes, and tubers appear similar but are derived from very different plant tissues (shown in picture) 

What function do these structures have in common?

 

The image shows illustrations of different types of underground plant structures, each labeled accordingly:

1. **Bulbs**: These are depicted as round structures with scale-like layers and a small sprout emerging from the top. Bulbs typically function as storage organs that contain a complete miniature plant.

2. **Corms**: Illustrated as enlarged, bulb-like structures without visible layers, corms serve as storage organs and usually grow vertically. Roots and shoots are shown emerging from the base and top.

3. **Rhizome**: This is shown as a horizontally growing underground stem with nodes and buds. Rhizomes are storage organs that allow plants to spread and reproduce.

4. **Tubers**: This depiction highlights the irregular, swollen structures that also act as storage organs. Tubers bear "eyes" or buds from which new plants can grow.

Each diagram highlights the diversity in plant adaptation and survival strategies through different storage structures.
Transcribed Image Text:The image shows illustrations of different types of underground plant structures, each labeled accordingly: 1. **Bulbs**: These are depicted as round structures with scale-like layers and a small sprout emerging from the top. Bulbs typically function as storage organs that contain a complete miniature plant. 2. **Corms**: Illustrated as enlarged, bulb-like structures without visible layers, corms serve as storage organs and usually grow vertically. Roots and shoots are shown emerging from the base and top. 3. **Rhizome**: This is shown as a horizontally growing underground stem with nodes and buds. Rhizomes are storage organs that allow plants to spread and reproduce. 4. **Tubers**: This depiction highlights the irregular, swollen structures that also act as storage organs. Tubers bear "eyes" or buds from which new plants can grow. Each diagram highlights the diversity in plant adaptation and survival strategies through different storage structures.
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