Roots adapt, like clever survivors.

Meaning: This sentence is comparing the roots of plants to survivors. It is saying that the roots can change and adjust to new conditions, just like survivors can change and adjust to new situations.

Choice of Words: Adapt means to change or adjust to new conditions. Roots are the parts of a plant that grow underground. Like means similar to or resembling. Clever means intelligent or resourceful. Survivors are people or things that have survived a difficult or dangerous situation.

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