Cotyledon is an embryonic leaf in seed-bearing plants, one or more of which are the first leaves to appear from a germinating seed.
M - Plants having only one cotyledon within the seed are called monocotyledons or monocot plant
D - Plants having two cotyledons within a seed are called dicotyledons or dicot plants.
M - They have a fibrous root system.
D - They have a tap root system.
M - Leaves in monocots have parallel venation.
D - Leaves in dicots have reticulate or net venation.
M - Flower parts are present in multiples of three.
D - The flower parts are present in multiples of four or five.
M - A few examples of monocotyledons are garlic, onions, wheat, corn, and grass, etc.
D - A few examples of dicots are beans, cauliflower, apples and pear, etc.
Root
Monocots have short growing seasons due to which fibrous roots allows them to reach them to their maximum growth by absorbing more water and nutrients.
Most dicots have a taproot system consisting of a large taproot and smaller branch roots. Taproot systems maximize support and storage.
Leaves
The reticulated venation pattern in dicots is considered more efficient compared to the parallel venation in monocots. The net-like structure allows for better distribution of water and nutrients throughout the leaf, as well as providing structural support.