SUPERIOR OVARY Meaning and
Definition
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A superior ovary is a botanical term that refers to the specific location of the ovary in a flowering plant. In botanical terminology, an ovary is the base of a flower's female reproductive structure, where the ovules, which later develop into seeds, are present. The term "superior" in this context refers to the position of the ovary in relation to other floral parts. Specifically, it indicates that the ovary is situated above the attachment point of the other flower parts, such as the petals, sepals, and stamens.
In a superior ovary, the floral tube, which is the lower part of the flower that encloses the ovaries, is absent or significantly reduced. The ovary is thus positioned higher in the flower structure, above the attachment point of other floral parts. This is in contrast to an inferior ovary, where the ovary is located below the attachment point of these parts.
Superior ovaries are characteristic of certain types of flowers and can be found in various plant families. For example, the rose family (Rosaceae) and citrus family (Rutaceae) are known to possess superior ovaries. The position of the ovary can hold taxonomic significance and help in classifying flowering plants into different families.
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In botany, the ovary of an hypogenous flower.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for SUPERIOR OVARY
- auperior ovary
- zuperior ovary
- xuperior ovary
- duperior ovary
- euperior ovary
- wuperior ovary
- syperior ovary
- shperior ovary
- sjperior ovary
- siperior ovary
- s8perior ovary
- s7perior ovary
- suoerior ovary
- sulerior ovary
- su-erior ovary
- su0erior ovary
- supwrior ovary
- supsrior ovary
- supdrior ovary
- suprrior ovary
Etymology of SUPERIOR OVARY
The word "superior" in the term "superior ovary" refers to the placement of the ovary in relation to the other floral organs. It comes from the Latin word "superus" meaning "above" or "upper". In botany, when the ovary is positioned above the attachment of other floral parts such as the sepals, petals, and stamens, it is considered a superior ovary. This term is commonly used to describe the ovary position in many plant species.
