What is anatropous ovule?
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Definition of anatropous. : having or being a plant ovule inverted so that the micropyle is bent down to the funiculus to which the body of the ovule is united.
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In this type of ovules the body of the ovule completely turned at 180° angle, because of unilateral growth of funiculus that's why it is also known as inverted ovule.
- The hilum & micropyle lie side by side very close to each other.
- This ovule is found in 80 percent families of Angiosperms but not in Capsella.
- The chalaza and micropyle lie in a straight line. In this ovule micropyle is facing downward condition.
- This is the most common type of ovule of angiosperms it is considered as a "typical ovule" of Angiosperms.
- It is also known as resupinate ovule.
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