DENDROLOGY

DENDROLOGY AND SOCIETY

PLANT CLASSIFICATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What are two classes of angiosperms with distinct characteristics?
A
The Anthophyta
B
Monocotyledons & Dicotyledons
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -They are monocotyledons and dicotyledons. The dicotyledonous angiosperms have two cotyledons in their seeds and the monocotyledonous angiosperms have one cotyledon. The monocots have some distinct features that include the presence of adventitious roots, simple leaves with parallel venation, and trimerous flowers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Monocot plants are marked by seeds with a single cotyledon, parallel-veined leaves, scattered vascular bundles in the stem, the absence of a typical cambium, and an adventitious root system.

Detailed explanation-3: -Angiosperms are a division of plants having ‘enclosed seeds, ‘ i.e., plants in which the seeds are enclosed inside fruits. Angiosperms are classified into dicotyledons (dicots) and monocotyledons (monocots). This distinction is mainly based on the number of cotyledons present in the seed’s embryo.

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