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anatropous

Describing the form of ovule orientation in the ovary in which the funiculus has lengthened and the ovule turned through 180° so that the micropyle is folded over and lies near the base of the funiculus. This arrangement is the most common. Compare campylotropous , orthotropous.

 
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