Overview
Monocots and dicots are two fundamental classifications of flowering plants, each with distinct characteristics. Monocots, such as grasses and lilies, have one cotyledon, parallel leaf venation, and fibrous root systems. In contrast, dicots, like roses and beans, possess two cotyledons, net-like lea...
Key Terms
Example: Monocots have one cotyledon, while dicots have two.
Example: Monocots have parallel venation.
Example: Grasses are examples of plants with fibrous roots.
Example: Carrots are examples of plants with a taproot.
Example: Dicots often have flower parts in multiples of four or five.
Example: Both monocots and dicots are types of angiosperms.
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Key Concepts
Seed structureLeaf venationRoot systemsFlower parts