Polyoicous (Adjective)
Meaning
Having several forms of gametoecia on the same plant.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The rare species of fern exhibited polyoicous characteristics, with multiple forms of gametoecia present on the same frond.
- Polyoicous plants, such as certain species of mosses, can have varying reproductive structures that allow for increased genetic diversity.
- In the study of plant reproduction, polyoicous species were found to have an advantage in terms of adaptability to changing environments.
- The discovery of polyoicous characteristics in the newly identified species of flowering plant sparked further research into its evolutionary history.
- The unique polyoicous nature of the plant allowed it to thrive in a variety of ecosystems, from tropical forests to arid deserts.