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flexistyly

flexistyly noun: a form of polymorphism in which the style and stigma of hermaphroditic flowers move over time.

Noun

flexistyly (uncountable)

  1. A 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 of flexistyly

From flexi- + -styly.

Questions about flexistyly

What does flexistyly mean?
Flexistyly means a form of polymorphism in which the style and stigma of hermaphroditic flowers move over time.
What part of speech is flexistyly?
Flexistyly is a noun.

Words near flexistyly in the dictionary

  1. flexirubin
  2. flexis
  3. flexisexual
  4. flexisexuality
  5. flexistylous
  6. flexistyly
  7. flexitank
  8. flexitanks
  9. flexitarian
  10. flexitarianism
  11. flexitarians

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