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Monocot Root vs. Dicot Root

Feature Monocot Root Dicot Root
Root System Fibrous root system Taproot system
Vascular Bundles Scattered and closed (lack cambium) Arranged in a ring; have cambium
Secondary Growth Generally absent Present, leading to an increase in girth
Xylem Pattern Usually forms a ring in cross-section Star-shaped pattern in cross-section


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