Differenciate between Dicot and Monocot seeds of Angiosperms.
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Monocotyledon
The monocotyledonous embryos have a single cotyledon
They have a fibrous root system
Leaves in monocots have parallel venation
In monocot flowers, the count of parts of the flower is a multiple of three or equal to three.
The roots and stems of monocotyledons do not possess a cambium and cannot increase in diameter
A few examples of monocotyledons are garlic, onions, wheat, corn and grass, etc.
Dicotyledon
The dicotyledonous embryos have a pair of cotyledons
They have a tap root system
Leaves in dicots have reticulate or net venation
The count of parts in a dicot flower is a multiple of four or five or equal to four or five
The roots and stems of dicotyledons possess a cambium and have the ability to increase in diameter
A few examples of dicots are beans, cauliflower, apples and pear, etc.