Differentiate between hypogeal germination and epigeal germination.

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In epigeal generation, the seed cotyledons emerge out of the soil post germination.
In hypogeal germination, the seed cotyledons remain inside the soil post germination.
Epigeal germination Hypogeal germination
Seed cotyledons emerge out of soil post germination Seed cotyledons remain inside the soil post germination
Such type of germination is generally seen in dicot plants Such type of germination is generally seen in monocot plants.
the cotyledons turn green and perform photosynthesis once germination is done. The cotyledons can not perform photosynthesis.

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Epigeal germination	Hypogeal germination
Seed cotyledons emerge out of soil post germination	Seed cotyledons remain inside the soil post germination
Such type of germination is generally seen in dicot plants	Such type of germination is generally seen in monocot plants.
the cotyledons turn green and perform photosynthesis once germination is done.	The cotyledons can not perform photosynthesis.