Difference between Dioecious and Monoecious

Difference between Dioecious and Monoecious

Difference between Dioecious and Monoecious are in tabular form below –

No.

Dioecious

Monoecious

Definition

1. The organisms which have male reproductive organs and female reproductive organs in separate individuals are known as Dioecious. The organisms which have both male reproductive organs and female reproductive organs in one organisms is known as Monoecious.

Also referred as

2. Dioecious organisms are also referred as Unisexual organisms. Monoecious organisms are referred as bisexual organisms.

Genetic variation

3. Dioecious organisms show increased genetic variation when compared to monoecious. Monoecious organisms show decreased genetic variation.

Self/Cross pollination

4. The dioecious plants only use cross pollination. The monoecious plants use both self and cross pollination.

Unisexual flowers

5. Dioecious plant includes separate plant for both male unisexual flower and female unisexual flower. Monoecious plant includes only one plant for male unisexual flower and female unisexual flower.

Examples

6. Examples include insects, birds, mammals and reptiles. Examples include jellyfish, planarians, earthworms and slugs.
Updated: February 10, 2022 — 12:36 am

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