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protogynous - What does it mean?

Definition of 'protogynous'

English

Adjective

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  • (biology) Exhibiting protogyny.
  • (botany) Whose female parts (stigma) becomes mature before the male ones (anthers).
  • (botany) Whose female parts (archegonia]]) mature before the male parts ([[antheridium|antheridia) release their spermatozoids .
  • Antonyms

    * protandrous

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