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Morphology Of Flowering Plants

Question
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A flower which can be divided into two equal halves by only one plane is

  • zygomorphic

  • actinomorphic

  • regular

  • perfect

Solution

A.

zygomorphic

A flower is said to be zygomorphic, when they are bilaterally symmetrical, ie, can be bisected into two halves. Eg. Dolichos lablab etc.

A flower is said to be actinomorphic, when it is radially symmetrical and is capable of division by any longitudinal plane into equal halves. Eg, Tulip flower.