What kind of leaves does dicotyledon have?
What kind of leaves does dicotyledon have?
Dicot leaf The vascular structures of dicot leaves form net-like veins. Dicot leaves are not as linear in shape as monocot leaves, and their vascular structures form net-like veins, instead of parallel ones. This reticulate venation pattern generally has one of two appearances.
What are features of the leaves of a plant that is a dicotyledon?
Comparison with monocotyledons
| Feature | In monocots | In dicots |
|---|---|---|
| Number of cotyledons (leaves in the seed) | One | Two |
| Arrangement of vascular bundles in the stem | Scattered | In concentric circles |
| Roots | Are adventitious | Develop from the radicle |
| Arrangement of major leaf veins | Parallel | Reticulate |
What type of leaf venation does a dicot have?
reticulate venation
Monocots and dicots differ in their patterns of venation ((Figure)). Monocots have parallel venation; the veins run in straight lines across the length of the leaf without converging at a point. In dicots, however, the veins of the leaf have a net-like appearance, forming a pattern known as reticulate venation.
What class is dicotyledon?
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledon
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Division: | Magnoliophyta |
| Class: | Magnoliopsida Brongniart |
What differentiates a dicot leaf from monocot leaf?
Note: Dicot leaf differs from monocot leaf in terms of presence of more number of stomata in the lower epidermis, presence of differentiated mesophyll and also vascular bundle.
How is a dicotyledonous leaf adapted for photosynthesis?
They are adapted for photosynthesis by having a large surface area, and contain openings, called stomata to allow carbon dioxide into the leaf and oxygen out. Although these design features are good for photosynthesis, they can result in the leaf losing a lot of water.
How are leaves classified?
Leaves are classified as either alternate, spiral, opposite, or whorled. Plants that have only one leaf per node have leaves that are said to be either alternate or spiral. Alternate leaves alternate on each side of the stem in a flat plane, and spiral leaves are arranged in a spiral along the stem.
