BASIFIXED

basifixed

(adjective) attached by its base (as certain anthers to their filaments or stalks)

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

basifixed (not comparable)

(botany) Said of anthers that are attached to the filament at the base and pointing away from the filament.

Source: Wiktionary



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(adjective) of or relating to an inheritable character that is controlled by several genes at once; of or related to or determined by polygenes


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