Question

Differentiate between parallel and reticulate venation. [4 marks]

Answer 1

(1 x 4 = 4 marks)

$\begin{array}{ccc}& \text{Parallel Venation}& \text{Reticulate Venation}\\ \text{1.}& \text{Veins from the midrib are parallel to one another.}& \text{A network of veins arise from the midrib.}\\ \text{2.}& \text{Veins are parallely arraged through the lamina.}& \text{Veins have a web-like arrangement through the lamina.}\\ \text{3.}& \text{Plants usually have fibrous roots.}& \text{Plants usually have tap roots.}\\ \text{4.}& \text{Example: Bamboo, banana}& \text{Example: Hibiscus, mango}\end{array}$