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amphitropous

amphitropous

9.9
An ovule partly turned over on its stalk so its opening faces sideways
  • adjective
  • /æmˈfɪtrəpəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : amfitrópico
  • The amphitropous ovule can be distinguished by its characteristic curved shape.

Examples

  • Botanists observed that many species in this family possess amphitropous ovules.

  • The structure of the seed depends on whether the ovule is amphitropous or of another type.

  • The amphitropous ovule is unique in its structure.

  • In botany, an amphitropous ovule has a specific orientation.

  • Many flowering plants have amphitropous ovules that help in seed development.

  • An amphitropous ovule is known for its distinctive positioning on the stalk.

  • The morphology of an amphitropous ovule plays a crucial role in plant reproduction.

Antonyms

anatropous
  • Specialized
9.9

An ovule turned completely upside down on its stalk so its opening is near the base

Compounds

amphitropous ovule
  • Specialized
9.9

Part of a plant that becomes a seed, bent so its opening and base lie close together

Surface Forms

amphitropous positive

Etymology

Amphitropous comes from Greek parts amphi- meaning 'around' or 'both', as in amphibian, and tropos meaning 'turn'. So it describes an ovule that is partly turned or bent back around its stalk by about 90 degrees, which is why the word means 'partly inverted' in botany.