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monocot

American  
[mon-uh-kot] / ˈmɒn əˌkɒt /
Also monocotyl

noun

Botany.
  1. a monocotyledon.


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In monocot roots, the pith is absent or very small.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

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

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

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

“It allows you think about the origin of monocot features.”

From Science Magazine • Nov. 5, 2018

Not just seeds, but monocot leaves and roots are different from those of other flowering plants, and the aquatic origin may explain why.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 5, 2018

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