protogyny

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Synonyms: protogyne, proterogyny, protogine, photogeny, protogen

Antonyms: protogyne, proterogyny, protogine, photogeny, protogen

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology}} The condition in which an [[organism]] begins life as a [[female]] and then changes into a [[male]].
2. {{lb|en|botany}} The condition of [[flower]]s whose female parts mature before the male ones.
3. {{lb|en|ecology}} The emergence of females before males from dormancy, or more rapid development of female brood leading to their appearance earlier in a season.
4. {{lb|en|ethology}} The arrival of females before males at a mating site.

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