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Monocots & Dicots
Differences between Monocots and Dicots in plants.
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| Both Monocots and Dicots are sub-classifiers of the division/phylum Anthophyta, which has flowering plants. |
| Monocots - single seed leaves, called cotyledons. Dicots - two seed leaves (two cotyledons). |
| Monocots - parallel venation; tapering blade with sheath encircling stem. Dicot - netted venation; expanded blade & petiole (leaf stalk) |
| Monocots - floral parts in 3's Dicots - floral parts in 4's or 5's |
| Monocots - scattered vascular bundles in cross-section Dicots - vascular bundles arranged in circle in cross-section |
| Monocots - fibrous root system Dicots - taproot root system. |