gynaeceum (Meaning)
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gynaeceum (n.)
Alt. of Gynaecium
Synonyms & Antonyms of gynaeceum
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gynaeceum Sentence Examples
- The gynaeceum of the orchid flower consists of a pistil with a single ovary.
- In angiosperms, the gynaeceum is the innermost whorl of floral organs, containing the pistils.
- The gynaeceum is typically composed of a style, stigma, and one or more ovaries.
- The gynaeceum of some plants, such as the tulip, is fused into a single structure known as a pistil.
- The gynaeceum protects the female reproductive organs of the flower.
- The ovary of the gynaeceum contains the ovules, which develop into seeds after fertilization.
- The gynaeceum of a monocot plant typically has a single ovule, while in dicots, the gynaeceum may have multiple ovules.
- The gynaeceum plays a crucial role in the reproduction of flowering plants.
- In insect-pollinated flowers, the gynaeceum is often characterized by a long style and a sticky stigma to aid in pollination.
- The gynaeceum of certain plants, such as the carrot, can be modified into a fruit after fertilization.
FAQs About the word gynaeceum
Alt. of Gynaecium
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The gynaeceum of the orchid flower consists of a pistil with a single ovary.
In angiosperms, the gynaeceum is the innermost whorl of floral organs, containing the pistils.
The gynaeceum is typically composed of a style, stigma, and one or more ovaries.
The gynaeceum of some plants, such as the tulip, is fused into a single structure known as a pistil.
