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campylotropous ovule

campylotropous ovule

9.9
An ovule whose body curves so its opening nearly touches the stalk
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : ovulo campilotrópico
  • The campylotropous ovule curves in such a way that the micropyle faces the funiculus, making it distinctive.

Examples

  • A campylotropous ovule differs from orthotropous and anatropous ovules in its structure.

  • The campylotropous ovule is common in members of the legume family.

  • Botanists use the term campylotropous ovule to describe this distinctive curvature.

  • The campylotropous ovule is crucial for certain plant species.

  • Many campylotropous ovules are found in flowering plants.

  • The campylotropous ovule has a unique shape that assists in the fertilization process of plants.

  • In studies, a campylotropous ovule was identified as an important feature for seed development.

Synonyms

ovule
vscampylotropous ovule
  • Specialized
1 7.8

A small part in plants and animals that holds an egg cell and becomes a seed or egg after fertilization

is a curved form where the micropyle almost touches the funiculus

How Straight

orthotropous ovule
  • Specialized
9.9
campylotropous ovule
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

campylotropous ovule singular
campylotropous ovules plural

Morphology

campylotropous + ovule

The adjective 'campylotropous' specifies a curved form of an ovule and 'ovule' names the seed/egg structure, so the noun phrase is directly compositional: a curved ovule with the micropyle near the base. Although technical, the meaning follows a straightforward adjective + noun pattern, so a learner who knows both constituent meanings can infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

Campylotropous ovule comes from parts campylo-, meaning 'bent', and -tropous, meaning 'turned', so imagine a small plant ovule bent like a little hook. That's why the name describes an ovule whose body is curved so the 'micropyle', the tiny opening, is almost touching the 'funiculus', the stalk.