basal placentation

noun phrase

Meaning

A botanical arrangement where ovules are attached to the base of a single-chambered ovary.

Examples

Many members of the Asteraceae family exhibit basal placentation within their ovaries.
The evolution of basal placentation is often associated with the development of a single seed per fruit.

Synonyms: basal attachment

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basal placentation

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪsəl ˌplæsənˈteɪʃən/

Definition

A botanical arrangement where ovules are attached to the base of a single-chambered ovary.

Examples

Many members of the Asteraceae family exhibit basal placentation within their ovaries.
The evolution of basal placentation is often associated with the development of a single seed per fruit.

Synonyms of basal placentation

Words with a similar meaning to basal placentation:

basal attachment

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