Question

Differentiate between free central and parietal placentation

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Free central placentation

• In free central placentation, the ovules develop on the central axis while the septa are absent.

• This type of placentation is found inDianthus and primrose.

1. Parietal placentation

• When the ovules develop on the inner walls of the ovary, the ovary is said to have parietal placentation.