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Detailed explanation-1: -Epidermis with root hairs is called epiblema or piliferous layer or rhizodermis. It is found in root hair region of the root. Root hairs are small, tubular, unicellular, epidermal out growths. It takes part in the absorption of water and minerals.

Detailed explanation-2: -The piliferous layer or the root-hair zone is also known as rhizodermis or epiblema. It is the region where the epidermis of a root is present at a short distance from the root tip which produces ample root hairs and also functions in the process of uptake of water and nutrients.

Detailed explanation-3: -The epidermis, along with root hairs, is known as epiblema. It is also known as rhizodermis. It is located in the root hair region of the plants root.

Detailed explanation-4: -The epidermis is the outermost layer of cells that covers the whole plant. In the region of the root this layer is called the epiblema.

Detailed explanation-5: -Definition of ‘piliferous’ 1. (esp of plants or their parts) bearing or ending in a hair or hairs. 2. designating the outer layer of root epidermis, which bears the root hairs.