Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
monoecious
Adjective
/məˈniːʃəs/
Definition
Having both male and female reproductive organs in the same individual, particularly referring to plants that produce both types of flowers.
Examples
- Some plants, like corn, are monoecious, meaning they have separate male and female flowers on the same plant.
- A monoecious species can ensure reproduction even when individual plants are sparse.
- In monoecious plants, the arrangement of male and female flowers plays a crucial role in pollination.
Meaning
The term monoecious describes organisms, especially plants, that bear both male and female reproductive structures, allowing for self-fertilization or cross-fertilization.
Synonyms
- Hermaphroditic
- Bisexual (in botanical context)
