Heavy rain can also cause trees with shallow root systems to pull out of the ground. (armourinsurance.ca)
Puppy teeth are super sharp and very white, with shallow roots which are absorbed back into the surrounding tissue as the adult teeth push their way towards the gum. (raisingrascal.com)
In the dry season, this moisture will be pulled back up and pushed out through shallow roots, benefiting all of the other plants and organisms around it. (treehugger.com)