Definitions
- Describing a type of stem that grows horizontally along the ground and produces new plants at nodes. - Referring to a creeping or trailing plant stem that can root at the nodes and form new plants. - Talking about a type of stem that is modified for vegetative reproduction and spreads horizontally.
- Referring to a type of stem that grows horizontally along the ground and produces new plants at nodes. - Describing a long, thin piece of material used to tie or bind things together. - Talking about a person who runs as a sport or exercise.
List of Similarities
- 1Both stolon and runner refer to a type of stem that grows horizontally along the ground.
- 2Both can produce new plants at nodes.
- 3Both can help plants spread and reproduce vegetatively.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Stolon is typically used in botany and biology contexts, while runner has more general usage.
- 2Form: Stolon is a specialized type of stem that is modified for vegetative reproduction, while runner is a more general term that can refer to any type of stem that grows horizontally.
- 3Connotation: Stolon has a more technical and scientific connotation, while runner is more casual and everyday.
- 4Additional meanings: Runner can also refer to a person who runs as a sport or exercise, or a long, thin piece of material used to tie or bind things together, while stolon does not have additional meanings.
Remember this!
Stolon and runner are both synonyms that refer to a type of stem that grows horizontally along the ground and produces new plants at nodes. However, stolon is a more specialized term used in botany and biology contexts, while runner is a more general term that can also refer to a person who runs or a piece of material used to tie things together.
