Difference between Actinomorphic flower and Zygomorphic flower
Difference between Actinomorphic flower and Zygomorphic flower are in tabular form below –
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Actinomorphic flower |
Zygomorphic flower |
Definition |
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1. | The flower which is divided into equal halves by two or more planes and the flower that has a radial symmetry is known as actinomorphic flower. | An irregular flower that has a Bilateral symmetry and is divided in two equal halves by only one plane is known as Zygomorphic flower. |
Mirror image |
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2. | From the actinomorphic flower, mirror images are possessed along any diameter. | From the zygomorphic flower, mirror images are possessed in one plane. |
Radial/Bilateral symmetry |
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3. | Actinomorphic flower shows radial symmetry. | Zygomorphic flower shows bilateral symmetry. |
Parts of the flower |
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4. | In the actinomorphic flower, parts of the flower are equal (In size). | In the zygomorphic flower, parts of the flower are unequal (In size). |
Flower |
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5. | The flowers of actinomorphic are regular. | The flowers zygomorphic are irregular. |
Examples |
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6. | Example of actinomorphic flowers are tulips and roses. | Example of zygomorphic flowers are lamiales and orchids. |