Why are cycad coralloid roots important?
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Correct answer: They support symbiotic nitrogen fixation
Coralloid roots contain symbiotic cyanobacteria capable of fixing nitrogen. This association helps cycads obtain nitrogen in nutrient-poor soils.
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