Orchids are a recently evolved plant that have a novel feature known as aerial roots. what is the most likely function of an orchid's specialized roots? aerial roots preserve water in the orchid. aerial roots allow the orchid to attach itself to trees. aerial roots produce food for the orchid through photosynthesis. aerial roots anchor the orchid to the ground.

Answer: Aerial roots allow the orchid to attach itself to trees.

Explanation:

The roots of the plant that grow above the ground are known as aerial roots. These aerial roots are found in orchids to attach to the tree.The plant may or may not retain its terrestrial root.Examples of the orchids with aerial roots are climbing orchids and epiphytic orchids. These roots help the plant to firmly stay on the branches of the trees and compete with others for sunlight .