A leaf with reticulate venation has its veins arranged in a pattern such that larger veins give rise to progressively smaller veins. The end branches of the veins define small areas called aeroles. A riparian forest is situated by a river bank or other body of water. A root is a plant structure that obtains food and water from the soil, stores energy, and provides support for the plant. Most roots grow underground.
Root hairs have a large surface area and absorb water and minerals for the plant.
Rough ER is covered with ribosomes that give it a rough appearance. Seedlings were grown in London, and later sent to Ceylon and Singapore. A ruminant is an animal that digests its food many times. This food is usually tough plant material like grasses. Ruminants include cows, sheep, antelopes, and camels.