Definition

A group of cells that covers and protects the growing part of a plant's root.

Example

The rootcap helps the root push through the soil as it grows.

Conversation

Did you know that the rootcap protects the growing part of a plant's root?

Really? I had no idea plants had something like that.

Yeah, it helps the root push through the soil smoothly.

That makes sense! Nature has such cool ways of protecting itself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rootcap → The word is formed from "root" (from Old English "wēod", meaning the part of a plant that attaches it to the ground) and "cap" (from Latin "cappa", meaning a covering or hood). The term "rootcap" refers to the protective covering at the tip of a plant's root.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'cap' as a protective covering for the 'root' of a plant, which helps you remember that a rootcap is the covering at the tip of a root.

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