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free central placentation

 

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Noun free central placentation has 1 sense
  1. free central placentation - where ovules develop on a central column in a compound ovary lacking septa or with septa at base only
    --1 is a kind of
    placentation

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Free Central Placentation

Description:

Free central placentation is a botanical term used to describe the arrangement of carpels in a flower's ovary. In this type of placentation, the carpels are fused together at their bases and the ovules are attached to a central column in the center of the ovary.

Senses:

  1. Sense 1: Botany - The arrangement of carpels in a flower's ovary.

Usages:

  1. Usage 1: Free central placentation is commonly found in flowers belonging to the family Malvaceae.
  2. Usage 2: The presence of free central placentation can affect the fertility and fruit development in certain plant species.

Sample Sentences:

  • Sentence 1: The hibiscus flower exhibits free central placentation, with its carpels fused at the base and ovules attached to a central column.
  • Sentence 2: The study of free central placentation in plants provides valuable insights into the reproductive strategies of different species.
  • Sentence 3: The mango tree has flowers with free central placentation, leading to the formation of a well-developed fruit.

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