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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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Below the epidermis of dicot leaves are layers of cells known as the mesophyll, or “middle leaf.”

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Dorsiventral symmetry is observed in monocot leaves whereas isobilateral symmetry is observed in dicot leaves.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Monocots have leaves with parallel venation and dicot leaves have reticulate, net-like venation.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

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