Question

What is hemitropous ovule?​

Answer 1

Hemitropous ovule: In this type of ovule the body of the ovule bent on funicle at 90° that means the body of ovule present at right angle to the funiculus. Example: Ranunculus, Primula.

Extra Information:

* 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.