dicoccous (Meaning)
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dicoccous (a.)
Composed of two coherent, one-seeded carpels; as, a dicoccous capsule.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dicoccous
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
dicoccous Sentence Examples
- The botanist identified the dry fruit as dicoccous because it split neatly into two individual one-seeded parts.
- Milkweed pods are a classic example of a dicoccous fruit, readily bursting open to disperse their seeds.
- Castor bean plants produce dicoccous fruits with a spiny outer shell, likely for seed dispersal by animals.
- Unlike some fruits that split along multiple seams, dicoccous fruits separate cleanly along a single central axis.
- Studying the dispersal mechanisms of dicoccous fruits can reveal fascinating adaptations in the plant world.
- The dicoccous fruit structure is distinct from schizocarps, which split into multiple individual pieces.
- Differentiating between dicoccous fruits and mericarps (single-seeded segments) can be tricky in some plant species.
- Observing the dehiscence (splitting) of a dicoccous fruit can be a visually satisfying experience for plant enthusiasts.
- The evolution of the dicoccous fruit form may have been driven by the need for efficient seed dispersal.
- While not as common as other fruit types, dicoccous fruits play a vital role in the reproductive strategies of certain plants.
FAQs About the word dicoccous
Composed of two coherent, one-seeded carpels; as, a dicoccous capsule.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The botanist identified the dry fruit as dicoccous because it split neatly into two individual one-seeded parts.
Milkweed pods are a classic example of a dicoccous fruit, readily bursting open to disperse their seeds.
Castor bean plants produce dicoccous fruits with a spiny outer shell, likely for seed dispersal by animals.
Unlike some fruits that split along multiple seams, dicoccous fruits separate cleanly along a single central axis.
