Dicot Stem Vs Monocot Stem
Anatomical Similarities and Different Between Dicot Stem and Monocot Stem
(I). Similarities between dicot stem and monocot stem:
Ø Epidermis is usually single layered in both dicots and monocots
Ø Thick layer of cuticle present in both groups
Ø Hypodermis is present in both the group (cell type varies)
Ø Photosynthetic chlorenchymatous zone is present in the cortex of both dicots and monocots
Ø Major portions of ground tissue is parenchymatous
Ø Xylem and phloem are organized as vascular bundles in dicots and monocots
Ø Vascular bundles are conjoint and collateral in both the groups
Ø In monocots and dicots xylem and phloem composed of both proto- (protoxylem and protophloem) and meta- elements (metaxylem and metaphloem)
(II). Difference between Dicot Stem and Monocot Stem