hemicarp (Meaning)
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hemicarp (n.)
One portion of a fruit that spontaneously divides into halves.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hemicarp
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hemicarp Sentence Examples
- The hemicarp of the mango fruit is fleshy and sweet, while the mesocarp is fibrous.
- Botanists identified the hemicarp as a fruit modification characterized by a partially enclosed seed.
- In the hemicarp of the peach, the outer layer is a thin skin, while the inner layer is a juicy pulp.
- The hemicarp is a protective structure that aids in seed dispersal by animals or through water currents.
- The size and shape of the hemicarp vary widely depending on the plant species.
- Some hemicarps, like the cherry, develop a hardened endocarp around the seed.
- The hemicarp of the almond is a dry, leathery structure that protects the single seed within.
- In the pistachio, the hemicarp splits open at maturity to release the nut.
- The hemicarp of the acorn is cup-shaped and protects the seed from the elements.
- The study of hemicarps is essential for understanding the evolutionary relationships and adaptations of different plant families.
FAQs About the word hemicarp
One portion of a fruit that spontaneously divides into halves.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The hemicarp of the mango fruit is fleshy and sweet, while the mesocarp is fibrous.
Botanists identified the hemicarp as a fruit modification characterized by a partially enclosed seed.
In the hemicarp of the peach, the outer layer is a thin skin, while the inner layer is a juicy pulp.
The hemicarp is a protective structure that aids in seed dispersal by animals or through water currents.
