The horizontal stems of seagrasses are called:
A) rhizoids.
B) rhizomes.
C) stipes.
D) blades.
E) holdfasts.

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The horizontal stems of seagrasses are called rhizomes. This is different from rhizoids, which are root-like structures that anchor some plants to soil or a substrate. Stipes are the main stem or axis of seaweed, while blades are the flat or leaf-like portions of seaweed. Holdfasts are specialized structures that anchor some seaweeds to a substrate.

The Horizontal Stems of Seagrasses Are Called