gymnogen (Meaning)
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gymnogen (n.)
One of a class of plants, so called by Lindley, because the ovules are fertilized by direct contact of the pollen. Same as Gymnosperm.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gymnogen
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gymnogen Sentence Examples
- Gymnogen plants lack a protective covering around their seeds.
- The distinctive feature of gymnogenous trees is their exposed seeds.
- Gymnosperms, including conifers and cycads, are characterized by their gymnogenous nature.
- Gymnogen gymnosperms have seeds that are not enclosed within an ovary or fruit.
- The cycad Dioon edule is an example of a gymnogen that produces large, fleshy seeds.
- Conifers, such as pine trees, are gymnogens with exposed seeds carried in cones.
- Gymnogen plants play a vital role in the ecosystem by providing food and shelter for wildlife.
- The study of gymnogens, known as gymnosophy, is a specialized field in botany.
- Gymnogen seeds are often dispersed by wind or animals, contributing to the spread of plant species.
- The ancient forests of gymnogenous trees have shaped the Earth's geological and biological history.
FAQs About the word gymnogen
One of a class of plants, so called by Lindley, because the ovules are fertilized by direct contact of the pollen. Same as Gymnosperm.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Gymnogen plants lack a protective covering around their seeds.
The distinctive feature of gymnogenous trees is their exposed seeds.
Gymnosperms, including conifers and cycads, are characterized by their gymnogenous nature.
Gymnogen gymnosperms have seeds that are not enclosed within an ovary or fruit.
