Monoecious
Monoecious
Monoecious (pronounced: məˈniːʃəs), from the Greek words monos meaning "single" and oikos meaning "house", is a term used in biology to describe a type of organism that has both male and female reproductive organs on the same individual.
Etymology
The term "Monoecious" is derived from the Greek words monos (single) and oikos (house). It was first used in the late 18th century to describe plants that have both male and female flowers on the same individual.
Usage in Biology
In biology, the term "Monoecious" is used to describe organisms, particularly plants, that have both male and female reproductive organs on the same individual. This is in contrast to dioecious organisms, where male and female reproductive organs are found on separate individuals.
Monoecious plants produce two types of flowers: male flowers, which produce pollen, and female flowers, which produce ovules. These flowers can be found on the same plant, allowing for self-fertilization. However, many monoecious plants have mechanisms to prevent self-fertilization and promote cross-fertilization with other individuals.
Related Terms
- Dioecious: A term used to describe organisms that have male and female reproductive organs on separate individuals.
- Hermaphrodite: An organism that has complete or partial male and female reproductive organs and produces both gametes.
- Androgynous: Having both male and female characteristics; often used to describe flowers that contain both stamens and carpels.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Monoecious
- Wikipedia's article - Monoecious
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