Dithecous

/daɪˈθɛkəs/ adjective

Definition

Having two chambers or compartments, especially referring to plant structures like anthers that contain two pollen sacs.

Etymology

From Greek 'di-' (two) + 'theke' (case/chamber). The term was adopted in botanical Latin to describe dual-chambered reproductive structures.

Kelly Says

Dithecous anthers are actually the standard design in most flowering plants—having two pollen sacs instead of four makes them more efficient at distributing pollen to insect visitors.

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