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Below are some of the differences between Monocotyledons and Dicotyledons;
Monocotyledon Vs. Dicotyledon:
| Structure | Monocotyledon | Dicotyledon |
| Seed | They have one seed leaf. They do not naturally break into two halves. | Two seed leaves. Breaks naturally into two halves |
| Leaf | Long and narrow with leaf sheath. | They have broad leaves |
| Leaf Venation | They have leaves with paralleled veins. | Their leaves are short and Reticulate venation is present. |
| Root | They have a fibrous root system. | They have a top root system. |
| Germination | Their germination is by Hypogeal. That is the cotyledon is returned below the soil. | Their germination is by Epigael. That is the cotyledons shoot out to the soil surface |
| Pollination | Usually by wind. | Usually by insects and other animals. |
| Flowers | Green and unscented. | Colourful and sometimes scented. |
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