epigynal
The term *epigynous* (or *epigynal*) refers to a reproductive structure found in certain plants and animals, where the ovary is positioned below the attachment point of the other floral parts (such as petals, stamens, and sepals). This arrangement contrasts with hypogynous (where the ovary sits above the attachment point) and perigynous (where the ovary is surrounded by a floral cup).
In botany, epigynous flowers are characterized by the fusion of the floral receptacle with the ovary, forming
In entomology, the term *epigynal* is sometimes used to describe structures associated with the female reproductive
The evolutionary significance of epigynous structures in plants is linked to reproductive strategies, such as protection