Differentiate between the following:
Androecium and gynoecium

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Androecium: The androecium is the male reproductive part of the flower.
Gynoecium: The gynoecium is the female reproductive part of the flower.
Androecium Gynoecium
1.The androecium is the male reproductive part of the plant. 1. The gynoecium is the female reproductive part of the plant.
2. The androecium comprises an anther and filament. 2. Gynoecium consists of ovary, style, and stigma
3. The androecium is not involved in fertilization. 3. Gynoecium is involved and takes place in the ovary during the fertilization
4. Androecium contains microgametocytes. 4. Gynoecium contains megagametocytes.

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Androecium	Gynoecium
1.The androecium is the male reproductive part of the plant.	1. The gynoecium is the female reproductive part of the plant.
2. The androecium comprises an anther and filament.	2. Gynoecium consists of ovary, style, and stigma
3. The androecium is not involved in fertilization.	3. Gynoecium is involved and takes place in the ovary during the fertilization
4. Androecium contains microgametocytes.	4. Gynoecium contains megagametocytes.