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