Biology
Distinguish between Petals and Petaloid Sepals
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| Petals | Petaloid Sepals |
|---|---|
| Non-essential parts of the flower which help in protection of reproductive parts or make the flower attractive for pollination. | Sometimes sepals are undifferentiated. These taken together are called perianth. When perianth is non-green, it is described as a petaloid. |
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