ovary

     

An ovary is an ovum-proucing reproductive organ found in female organisms. It is often found in pairs as part of the vertebrate female reproductive system. Ovaries in females are homologous to testes in males. The term gonads refers to the ovaries in females and testes in males.

Trivia about ovary

  • The pistils of most flowers have 3 main parts: the stigma, the style & this round base where egg cells are formed