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Amphitropous Ovule

Definition: An amphitropous ovule is a type of ovule found in plants, where the embryo sac is bent into a U-shape with the micropyle and chalaza close together.

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1. Botany:

An amphitropous ovule is one of the different variations of ovule orientations in plants. It is characterized by an embryo sac that forms a U-shape, with the micropyle (the opening through which pollen enters) and the chalaza (the base of the ovule) positioned close together.

Sample Sentence:

The amphitropous ovule of the flower allowed for successful pollination and subsequent fertilization.

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