syncarpous Synonyms
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syncarpous Meaning
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syncarpous (a)
(of ovaries of flowering plants) consisting of united carpels
syncarpous Sentence Examples
- The apple flower is syncarpous, with the carpels fused to form a single compound pistil.
- Syncarpous fruits, such as blueberries, have a fleshy exterior derived from the fused ovary walls.
- The syncarpous ovary of a tomato contains several chambers, each enclosing multiple ovules.
- The pea plant produces syncarpous fruits called pods, which split open along their sutures when ripe.
- Syncarpous flowers have the advantage of promoting cross-pollination, as the pollen from one flower can easily reach the stigmas of other flowers on the same plant.
- In syncarpous ovaries, the carpels are so tightly fused that they cannot be distinguished from each other.
- The syncarpous gynoecium of a rose flower contains numerous fused carpels, each with a single ovule.
- Syncarpous fruits often have a characteristic shape and texture, such as the elongated shape of a banana or the rough skin of a pineapple.
- The evolution of syncarpous ovaries has been a significant step in the diversification of flowering plants.
- Syncarpous ovaries provide protection for the developing seeds and enhance the chances of successful seed dispersal.
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(of ovaries of flowering plants) consisting of united carpels
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The apple flower is syncarpous, with the carpels fused to form a single compound pistil.
Syncarpous fruits, such as blueberries, have a fleshy exterior derived from the fused ovary walls.
The syncarpous ovary of a tomato contains several chambers, each enclosing multiple ovules.
The pea plant produces syncarpous fruits called pods, which split open along their sutures when ripe.
