Monstera Deliciosa Aerial Root Rot. The monstera deliciosa roots should remain in dirt that is rich in nutrients it is drought-tolerant and also favors well-draining soil. Water in the soil will therefore not be utilized.
Fortunately Monstera deliciosa is a hardy plant and relatively disease-free but when overwatered or maintained in consistently soggy soil can have problems with root rot. You can identify the rot by the dark brown or black coloring. Then simply place this cutting in water.
The two types of root are completely different so it is hard to compare them.
Spray the moss with water to increase moisture and wrap it in plastic. It will also be identifiable based on how soft it is. Excessive watering can cause the roots to develop some root rot if youre not careful. There is no reason to do anything with the aerial roots on a Monstera deliciosa.