Describing seeds or ovules that are bent so that the micropyle and chalaza (opposite pole) point in the same direction along the side.
From Greek 'amphi-' (around) and 'tropous' (turning), describing the curved positioning of seed structures.
Amphitropous ovules evolved in many plant families—the sideways positioning of the opening allows for efficient packing and better protection of the developing seed inside the pod.
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