amphitropous ovule

Meaning

A plant ovule characterized by a curved body where the embryo sac is bent into a horseshoe shape, positioning the micropyle near the funiculus.

Examples

• The botanist identified the specimen by observing the distinct curvature of the amphitropous ovule under the microscope.
• Unlike orthotropous structures, the amphitropous ovule exhibits a unique bending pattern during its development.