OLIGANDROUS Meaning and
Definition
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Oligandrous is an adjective derived from the combination of the prefix "oligo-" meaning "few" or "small in quantity," and the suffix "-androus" meaning "having or pertaining to male reproductive organs or stamens." Hence, in a botanical context, oligandrous refers to a plant species or genus that possesses a relatively small number of stamens.
In botany, the stamen is the male reproductive organ of a flower that typically consists of an anther, which produces and holds the pollen, and a filament, which supports the anther. The number of stamens in a flower can vary greatly between plant species, with some having only a single stamen, while others may possess multiple stamens.
The term oligandrous specifically describes plants with a low number of stamens in relation to other closely related species or within a particular plant family. This characteristic is often used as a distinguishing feature or taxonomic criterion for classification purposes.
For example, in the genus Magnolia, some species are oligandrous as they possess only a small number of stamens in their flowers, while other species within the same genus exhibit a greater number of stamens. By identifying and comparing the stamen count, botanists can categorize and differentiate between oligandrous and polyandrous (many-stamened) plants, aiding in their study and classification within the plant taxonomy.
Common Misspellings for OLIGANDROUS
- iligandrous
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- pligandrous
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- olifandrous
- olivandrous
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- olihandrous
- oliyandrous
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