Definitions
- Describing a type of underground stem that stores nutrients and energy for the plant. - Referring to a structure that produces new shoots and roots for the plant. - Talking about a specialized structure that allows the plant to survive in harsh environments.
- Describing a type of underground storage organ that contains nutrients and energy for the plant. - Referring to a structure that produces new shoots and roots for the plant. - Talking about a specialized structure that allows the plant to survive in harsh environments.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are types of underground storage organs for plants.
- 2Both produce new shoots and roots for the plant.
- 3Both allow the plant to survive in harsh environments.
- 4Both store nutrients and energy for the plant.
- 5Both can be used for propagation of the plant.
What is the difference?
- 1Structure: Corms have a solid texture while bulbs have layers of fleshy scales.
- 2Nutrients: Corms store nutrients in the stem while bulbs store nutrients in the scales.
- 3Propagation: Corms produce new corms on top of the old one while bulbs produce new bulbs at the base.
- 4Size: Corms are generally smaller than bulbs.
- 5Examples: Corms are commonly found in gladiolus, crocus, and taro plants while bulbs are commonly found in tulips, onions, and garlic.
Remember this!
Corm and bulb are both types of underground storage organs that allow plants to survive in harsh environments. However, they differ in their structure, nutrient storage, propagation, size, and examples. Corms have a solid texture and store nutrients in the stem, while bulbs have layers of fleshy scales and store nutrients in the scales. Corms produce new corms on top of the old one, while bulbs produce new bulbs at the base.
