what are the differences between monocot and dicot
â¢ Monocot seeds contain one cotyledon while dicot seeds contain two cotyledons. â¢ Cotyledon of monocot seed is generally long and thin, whereas cotyledons of dicot seed are thick and fleshy. â¢ The embryos of dicot seed are large while that of monocot seeds are small. â¢ Dicot seeds contain large plumule and folded plumule leaves, whereas monocot seeds contain very small plumule and rolled plumule leaves. â¢ Hilum and micropyle of dicot seeds are clearly visible while that of monocot seeds are not visible.