Question

Differentiate between reticulate and parallel venation.

Answer 1

Venation:

1. The arrangement of veins in the leaf lamina is called venation and it is classified into two types; reticulate venation and parallel venation.
2. The veins that are interconnected and form a network-like structure in the leaf lamina are called reticulate venation.
3. The veins that run parallel to each other in a leaf lamina are called parallel venation.

Reticulate venation	Parallel venation
1. Veins are arranged in a network or web-like structure.	1. Veins run parallel to each other.
2. This pattern is typically seen in dicotyledonous plants.	2. This pattern is seen in monocotyledonous plants.
3. Example: Rose, Mango, Hibiscus, etc.	3. Example:Wheat, Maize, Banana, etc.