2. A unique characteristic of the banyan tree is that roots grow down from its branches into the ground. The tree can appear to have several trunks. What
advantage does this root characteristic give the banyan tree over other trees?
A. The roots provide shelter for ground-dwelling animals, which carry nutrients
to the tree.
B. The banyan can grow near the equator, because aboveground roots are
more protected from the sun.
C. The banyan can only grow in humid climates, because aboveground roots
are more likely to dry out and die during droughts.
D. The banyan can grow in areas prone to hurricanes and typhoons because
the roots make the tree more stable in high winds.

D. The banyan can grow in areas prone to hurricanes and typhoons because

the roots make the tree more stable in high winds.

Explanation:

According to this question, banyan tree posseses a unique characteristic in which roots grow down from its branches into the ground making the tree appear to have several trunks. This type of root is called STILT OR PROP roots.

The major function of this stilt roots is to provide additional support for the plant during adverse conditions. Hence, a major advantage that this root characteristic give the banyan tree over other trees is that it confers resilience upon the banyan tree, making it able to grow in areas prone to hurricanes and typhoons because the roots make the tree more stable in high winds.

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