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dicot

American  
[dahy-kot] / ˈdaɪ kɒt /
Also dicotyl

noun

Botany.
  1. a dicotyledon.


Etymology

Origin of dicot

By shortening

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Example Sentences

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In dicot roots, the xylem and phloem of the stele are arranged alternately in an X shape, whereas in monocot roots, the vascular tissue is arranged in a ring around the pith.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

What happens to the vascular bundles in the stem of a dicot as the plant matures?

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The number of sepals and petals varies depending on whether the plant is a monocot or dicot.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

Part A is cross section of a dicot stem.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

The monocot root is similar to a dicot root, but the center of the root is filled with pith.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2015

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