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Extrorse vs Introrse - What's the difference?

extrorse | introrse |

In botany terms the difference between extrorse and introrse

is that extrorse is said of anthers dehiscing outwards from the center of the flower while introrse is said of anthers dehiscing toward the center of the flower.

extrorse

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (botany) Said of anthers dehiscing outwards from the center of the flower.

    • introrse

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (botany) Facing or turned inwards or towards an axis.
  • (botany) Said of anthers dehiscing toward the center of the flower.