ANANDROUS Meaning and
Definition
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Anandrous is an adjective that is commonly used in botany to describe flowers that lack functional stamens, which are the male reproductive organs of flowering plants. The term is derived from the Greek words "an" meaning "without" and "andros" meaning "man" or "stamen".
In anandrous flowers, the stamens may be completely absent or may be present but non-functional, lacking the ability to produce pollen. This renders the flower sterile or unable to undergo sexual reproduction. Anandrousy can be a natural characteristic of certain plant species, or it may result from a genetic mutation or environmental factors.
Flowers that are anandrous often rely on other means of reproduction, such as asexual reproduction or pollination by external agents like wind or insects. They may also depend on the presence of nearby plants with functional stamens for pollination and seed production.
Botanists and horticulturists study anandrous flowers to understand their evolutionary origins, reproductive strategies, and ecological significance. The absence of stamens in anandrous flowers can have implications for plant breeding programs, as it can affect their ability to produce hybrids or new varieties through traditional cross-pollination methods.
Common Misspellings for ANANDROUS
- znandrous
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Etymology of ANANDROUS
The word "anandrous" is derived from Greek.
The Greek root word is "aner", which means "man" or "male". The combining form "-androus" is formed from the Greek word "aner" along with the suffix "-ous", which means "full of" or "having".
Therefore, "anandrous" in English, which followed the Greek etymology, refers to something that is without male reproductive organs or lacking the stamen (the male part of a flower).
Similar spelling words for ANANDROUS
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