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The characteristic that distinguishes both groups is found in the seed. In this there is an
embryo with leaves that are called cotyledons.
While dicots have two cotyledons, monocots have only one.
Describe
It is characterized by being a The plant contains a large taproot, Have the ability to expand and
type of root in which there is a which has evolved to be able to multiply in size by accumulating
main root, of much greater store reserve nutrients and other reserve substances, but instead of
thickness and size, from vital substances. Therefore, they doing it in a single main root, they
which secondary roots of less are very thick roots and, in can do so in several deposits. They
length and thickness branch. addition, many of them are edible. are usually called tubers.
These are roots that grow and develop Also called atypical or fibrous root. In this
above the ground, rather than under it. It type of roots there is no main root, so all
remains in contact with the soil to be able the branches are equally important and
to absorb nutrients and water from it, but can reach similar sizes. It is one of the
it expands above it, without burying itself. most common types of roots in gardening
They are subdivided into foliar, fibrous plants.
and true adventitious.