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What do you mean by monocotyledons and dicotyledons?
A monocot has only one seed leaf (monocot is short for ‘monocotyledon’. A cotyledon is a seed leaf, and ‘mono’ means one). A dicot has two cotyledons (dicot is short for ‘dicotyledon’, and ‘di’ means two). The seed leaves are usually rounded and fat, because they are the two halves of the seed.
What are some similarities and differences between an angiosperm and a Gymnosperm?
| Angiosperm | Gymnosperm |
|---|---|
| The angiosperms have plant parts including the leaves, stems, and roots. | The plant parts of gymnosperms are also the same as the angiosperms which include the leaves, stems, and roots. |
| Angiosperms produce seeds that are enclosed in a covering | Gymnosperms produce naked seeds with no outer covering. |
What are the similarities between Cryptogams and Phanerogams?
Similarities Between Cryptogams and Phanerogams Cryptogams and phanerogams are two classifications of the kingdom Plantae. Both Cryptogams and phanerogams are autotrophic eukaryotes. The cell wall of both Cryptogams and phanerogams contain cellulose. Both Cryptogams and phanerogams contain chlorophyll.
What are some examples of monocots and dicots?
– Grasses. Although we generally don’t think of grass as a flowering plant, they actually do have small flowers that grow at the very tips! – Palm Trees. The palm tree is an exception to the rule when it comes to monocot plants. – Lillies. – Orchids. – Bananas.
Is a flower a monocot or dicot?
Flowers are classified as either monocot or dicot. Both types produce some sort of flower, although not all are big or beautiful. A general rule to determine whether a plant or flower is monocot or dicot is to count the flower petals, stamens or other flower parts. If they are divisible by three or six, then they are monocots.
What are monocots and dicots?
The terms monocot and dicot are short for the longer names Monocotyledonae and Dicotyledonae, which refer to the number of cotyledons, or “seed leaves,” in the plant’s embryo; one and two, respectively. Monocots are distinguished from dicots by their physical characteristics.
What are examples of monocot seeds?
Many of the most important food crops are examples of plants with monocot seeds including wheat, rice, and corn.