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Carpel

Carpel

(Science: plant biology) An organ (generally believed to be a modified foliar unit) at the centre of a flower, bearing one or more ovules and having its margins fused together or with other carpels to enclose the ovule in an ovary, and consisting also of a stigma and usually a style.


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guess whats wrong with dr. dugmore!!!! he he he

Could also be carpel tunnel syndrome

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by faith_johns
Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:37 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: guess whats wrong with dr. dugmore!!!! he he he
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stimulatory hormone

which statement is FALSE: a) sporophyte is haploid b) the stamen is the male portion of the flower c) the carpel is the female portion of the flower d) the life cycle of a flowering plant is termed alternation e) none of the above i know for sure b and c are true, d im not sure ...

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by isabell
Wed Mar 01, 2006 4:37 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: stimulatory hormone
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Lilies:Do they have seeds?

... for some form of a seed in them. One thing I recently noticed is that one of the flowers is dripping a clear thick liquid at the tip of the carpel. I'm researching to see if this liquid contains a "seed" and the lily drips the embryo into the ground to continue it's cycle of life. ...

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by bearhug
Thu Feb 23, 2006 9:03 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Lilies:Do they have seeds?
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Search of the First Flower

... David L. Dilcher Shaoling Zheng, Zhekun Zhou Angiosperm fruiting axes were discovered from the Upper Jurassic of China. Angiosperms are defined by carpels enclosing ovules, a character demonstrated in this fossil. This feature is lacking in other fossils reported to be earliest angiosperms. The ...

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by Miyis
Tue Jan 31, 2006 5:08 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Search of the First Flower
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Pollen Grain, Tube Cells, Style Girth

The number of useful pollen grains that enter the carpel depends on what type of angiosperm you are dealing with. If it has multiple archegonia, then several pollen grains may be required. Pollen grains contain chemicals that may react with chemicals ...

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by ERS
Sun Aug 28, 2005 9:42 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Pollen Grain, Tube Cells, Style Girth
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