hexagynia (Meaning)
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hexagynia (n. pl.)
A Linnaean order of plants having six pistils.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hexagynia
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hexagynia Sentence Examples
- The plant family Aristolochiaceae is characterized by its hexagynia, with flowers bearing six distinct styles.
- The genus Aristolochia, within the hexagynia group, exhibits a wide array of flower morphologies.
- Hexagynia is considered a plesiomorphic trait in the angiosperms, indicating an ancestral condition with six carpels.
- Deciduous plants in the hexagynia group often experience seasonal changes in their flower structures.
- The pollination mechanisms of hexagynia vary across species, with some relying on wind and others on insects.
- The fruit of hexagynia plants typically consists of a capsule or berry with numerous seeds.
- As an ecological adaptation, hexagynia can enhance cross-fertilization and genetic diversity within plant populations.
- Hexagynia is an important diagnostic feature for botanists in classifying and identifying plant species.
- Molecular studies have provided insights into the evolutionary relationships among hexagynia taxa.
- Researchers continue to investigate the ecological and evolutionary significance of hexagynia in plant communities.
FAQs About the word hexagynia
A Linnaean order of plants having six pistils.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The plant family Aristolochiaceae is characterized by its hexagynia, with flowers bearing six distinct styles.
The genus Aristolochia, within the hexagynia group, exhibits a wide array of flower morphologies.
Hexagynia is considered a plesiomorphic trait in the angiosperms, indicating an ancestral condition with six carpels.
Deciduous plants in the hexagynia group often experience seasonal changes in their flower structures.
