Phylactocarp
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The mango is an example of a phylactocarp fruit, as the seeds remain in the fleshy part of the fruit without causing it to split open.
Definition:A type of fruit in which the seeds are enclosed within the fruit wall and do not split open when ripe, contrasting with fruits that split open (dehiscent fruits).
From Phylactocarp fruit
Example:Phylactocarp development is a key feature observed in fruits like berries and drupes, indicating the retention of seeds within the pericarp.
Definition:The process of fruit development where seeds remain within the fruit wall after maturity without any splitting or dehiscence.
From Phylactocarp development
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