Ms. Hamilton's AP Biology. Knuffke Prezis. Your first 15 GB of storage are free with a Google account. Animal Form … ; Fibrous roots are mats of thin roots that spread out below the surface, great for holding soil together ie grasses. Plant Form and Function 11. Safely store and share your photos, videos, files and more in the cloud. ; Lateral roots or branch roots grow from the taproot in monocots. Resources by Big Idea.