flexistyly

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noun

A form of polymorphism in which the style and stigma of hermaphroditic flowers move over time.

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Meanings

nounflexistyly (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyA form of polymorphism in which the style and stigma of hermaphroditic flowers move over time.

    A number of genera including Alpinia and Amomum (Zingiberaceae), exhibit interesting flexistyly polymorphisms which enhance fruit production by avoiding geitonogamy and promoting xenogamy.

    2015 December 22, “Impact of Striped-Squirrel Nectar-Robbing Behaviour on Gender Fitness in Alpinia roxburghii Sweet (Zingiberaceae)”, in PLOS ONE, →DOI

Origin

From flexi- + -styly.

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