Differences Between Monocots and Dicots
Agenda Angiosperm- two classes Differences between monocots and dicots Identify plants and place them in the two groups
What are they? Monocotyledons (Monocots) – These plants have specific characteristics that class them as such. Some examples are: Palms Grasses Orchids onions
Characteristics of Monocots
What are they? Dicotyledons (Dicots) – Dicots also have special characteristics. Some examples of Dicots are: Oaks Roses Mustards Cacti sunflowers
Characteristics of Dicots
Comparison of Plants Monocot is on the left Dicot is on the right Oat plant Dicot is on the right Bean plant Notice the difference in the two plants
Vascular Bundle of Monocots In monocots, the vascular bundles in the stem cross section are usually scattered or more complex of an arrangement as compared to dicots.
Vascular Bundle of Dicots The vascular bundles in the stem cross section of dicots are arranged in a circle, or ring.
Types of Monocots and Dicots
Review What are three different characteristics that make monocots and dicots different? Are all plants with monocot characteristics monocots? What are some plants that are classified as monocots? What are some plants that are classified as dicots?
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