Definition of introrse in English:
introrse
adjective ɪnˈtrɔːsˈɪnˌtrɔrs
Zoology Botany 1Turned inwards.
The opposite of extrorse
Example sentencesExamples
- Anthers are introrse and fused longitudinally through many papillae, in such a way that they form a cuff around the ovary.
- Five introrse anthers are united to form a cylinder around the style while the separate filaments are attached to the base of the corolla tubes.
- 1.1 (of anthers) releasing their pollen towards the centre of the flower.
Example sentencesExamples
- The ten stamens are introrse, and when elongate the anthers group in the upper part of the flower.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Latin introrsus, from introversus 'turned inwards'.
Definition of introrse in US English:
introrse
adjectiveˈinˌtrôrsˈɪnˌtrɔrs
Botany Zoology 1Turned inward.
The opposite of extrorse
Example sentencesExamples
- Anthers are introrse and fused longitudinally through many papillae, in such a way that they form a cuff around the ovary.
- Five introrse anthers are united to form a cylinder around the style while the separate filaments are attached to the base of the corolla tubes.
- 1.1 (of anthers) releasing their pollen toward the center of the flower.
Example sentencesExamples
- The ten stamens are introrse, and when elongate the anthers group in the upper part of the flower.
Origin
Mid 19th century: from Latin introrsus, from introversus ‘turned inwards’.