Question

differentiate between :-
1) actinomorphic and zygomorphic flower.
2)gamosepalous and polysepalouse.

Answer 1

1)The actinomorphic plants are radially symmetrical that is these can be bisected into two same halves in more than one plane whereas, the zygomorphic plants have bilaterally symmetrical flowers that is these flowers can be bisected into two halves in only one plane.

2)Gamosepalous and polysepalous both are types of flowers with some differences. In gamosepalous flowers, the sepals are fused or united together while in polysepalous flowers, the sepals are not united i.e sepals are separate or free. Rose is example of polysepalous flower and Hibiscus is example of gamosepalous flower.