Cryptomere

/ˈkrɪptəmɪr/ noun

Definition

In botany, a plant or organism that has hidden or concealed reproductive structures or segments.

Etymology

From Greek 'kryptos' (hidden) + 'meros' (part, segment). This scientific term describes organisms where certain morphological parts are not easily visible or are underdeveloped.

Kelly Says

Some plants are like botanical magicians—they hide their reproductive parts so well that scientists have to develop special terminology just to describe how secret their sex lives are!

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