MONOGYNOUS Meaning and
Definition
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Monogynous is an adjective that refers to a botanical term describing a plant species with only one pistil, or the female reproductive organ. The term is derived from the Greek words "monos," meaning one, and "gyne," meaning woman or wife. In botany, the pistil consists of the ovary, style, and stigma, which together form the female part of the flower. Monogynous plants exhibit a single pistil structure that is either simple or compound, allowing for fertilization to occur with the transfer of pollen from the male reproductive organ, the stamen.
Monogyny is an important characteristic to understand the reproductive biology and classification of plant species. Plant identification and classification often rely on the observation of unique anatomical features such as the number and arrangement of pistils. Monogynous plants vary in their arrangements of ovaries, styles, and stigmas, presenting different adaptations for pollination and seed production.
This term is particular to the field of botany and is used by scientists, researchers, and professionals working in plant taxonomy, ecology, and horticulture. Understanding the monogynous nature of a plant species aids in the identification, research, and cultivation of various plants, contributing to the overall knowledge and conservation efforts within the realm of botanical sciences.
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Having only one pistil or stigma in a flower; also applied to plants having one style.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for MONOGYNOUS
- nonogynous
- konogynous
- jonogynous
- minogynous
- mknogynous
- mlnogynous
- mpnogynous
- m0nogynous
- m9nogynous
- mobogynous
- momogynous
- mojogynous
- mohogynous
- monigynous
- monkgynous
- monlgynous
- monpgynous
- mon0gynous
- mon9gynous
Etymology of MONOGYNOUS
The word "monogynous" is derived from the combination of two Greek roots: "mono", meaning "one", and "gynous", meaning "woman" or "female". Therefore, "monogynous" literally translates to "having one female" or "having only one wife". This term is commonly used in the field of biology to describe species in which males have only one female partner during their lifetime.
Similar spelling words for MONOGYNOUS
- monogynist,
- monogamy,
- monogyny,
- monogenies,
- monosemous,
- minginess,
- monogamous,
- monogynic,
- monogynies,
- monogeneous,
- manginess,
- Monogenous,
- monosomy.
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