The difference between Extrorse and Introrse

When used as adjectives, extrorse means said of anthers dehiscing outwards from the center of the flower, whereas introrse means facing or turned inwards or towards an axis.


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  1. Extrorse as an adjective (botany):

    Said of anthers dehiscing outwards from the center of the flower.

  1. Introrse as an adjective (botany):

    Facing or turned inwards or towards an axis.

  2. Introrse as an adjective (botany):

    Said of anthers turned toward the center of the flower.

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