| 释义 |
prot·an·dry
\-drē\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary prot- + -andry
1. : a state in hermaphroditic systems that is characterized by the development of male organs or maturation of their products before the appearance of the corresponding female product thus inhibiting self-fertilization and that is encountered commonly in mints, legumes, and composites and among diverse groups of invertebrate animals — compare protogyny
2. [prot- + andr- + -y] : the appearance of male insects earlier in the season than females of the same species |