The specialized roots in Cycas that harbor nitrogen-fixing cyanobacteria are known as:
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Correct answer: Coralloid roots
Coralloid roots are specialized dichotomously branched roots that grow near the soil surface. They contain a distinct algal zone inhabited by cyanobacteria like Anabaena and Nostoc for nitrogen fixation.
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