Describe the structure of Anatropous ovule with diagram
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anatropous ovule :
a completely inverted ovule turned back 180 degrees on its stalk. ovule - a small body that contains the female germ cell of a plant; develops into a seed after fertilization.
function :
A flower is a plant's reproductive structure. One major part is the carpel, the female reproductive structure that includes the ovary . Inside the ovary is an ovule that, when fertilized, will develop into a seed. A seed contains an embryo (baby plant), the endosperm (food for the embryo), and a seed coat.
Information about Anatropous Ovule:-
* This ovule is also called as horizontal ovule because the body of ovule is present in horizontal position on the funiculus.
* This type of ovules are also known as Hemianatropous Ovule.
* This is the intermediate type between ortho and anatropous ovules.
*Micropyle & chalaza both are present at the same line but micropyle is situated away from hilum.