What is the difference between pistil and carpel?

Definitions

pistil

- Describing the female reproductive part of a flower.

- Referring to the central structure of a flower that contains the ovary, style, and stigma.

- Talking about the part of a flower that receives pollen and produces seeds.

carpel

- Describing the female reproductive part of a flower.

- Referring to the individual unit of the female reproductive structure in a flower.

- Talking about the part of a flower that contains the ovary, style, and stigma.

List of Similarities

• 1. Both pistil and carpel refer to the female reproductive part of a flower.
• 2. Both contain the ovary, style, and stigma.
• 3. Both are essential for the production of seeds in flowering plants.

What is the difference?

• 1. Usage: Pistil is more commonly used than carpel in everyday language.
• 2. Structure: Carpel refers to the individual unit of the female reproductive structure, while pistil refers to the entire structure that contains one or more carpels.

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Remember this!

Pistil and carpel both refer to the female reproductive part of a flower and contain the ovary, style, and stigma. However, pistil is more commonly used and refers to the entire structure that contains one or more carpels, while carpel specifically refers to the individual unit of the female reproductive structure. Additionally, carpel is used more frequently in scientific or technical contexts, while pistil is used more often in general conversation.