cleistogamic (Meaning)

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cleistogamic (a)

exhibiting or relating to cleistogamy

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Alt. of Cleistogamous

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Cleistogamic flowers are a fascinating botanical phenomenon wherein flowers self-pollinate before opening.
Certain plant species, like the violet, exhibit cleistogamic flowers alongside their more showy, open-pollinated ones.
Cleistogamic flowers ensure reproductive success, especially in environments with unpredictable pollinators or adverse conditions.
The cleistogamic nature of some plants allows them to reproduce efficiently even in isolation or low-density populations.
Cleistogamic flowers often remain inconspicuous, nestled close to the ground or within the plant's foliage.
Botanists study the mechanisms behind cleistogamic pollination to understand plant reproductive strategies better.
Cleistogamic flowers may have evolved as an adaptation to ensure reproduction in challenging ecological niches.
Some agricultural crops, such as peanuts, feature cleistogamic flowers that guarantee seed production without external pollination.
Cleistogamic species often exhibit a dual reproductive strategy, combining self-pollination with outcrossing to maintain genetic diversity.
The study of cleistogamic pollination sheds light on the evolutionary dynamics of plant mating systems and their ecological implications.

exhibiting or relating to cleistogamyAlt. of Cleistogamous

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No antonyms found.

Cleistogamic flowers are a fascinating botanical phenomenon wherein flowers self-pollinate before opening.

Certain plant species, like the violet, exhibit cleistogamic flowers alongside their more showy, open-pollinated ones.

Cleistogamic flowers ensure reproductive success, especially in environments with unpredictable pollinators or adverse conditions.

The cleistogamic nature of some plants allows them to reproduce efficiently even in isolation or low-density populations.