tetracoccous (Meaning)
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tetracoccous (a.)
Having four cocci, or carpels.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tetracoccous
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
tetracoccous Sentence Examples
- The fruit of the plant is tetracoccous, consisting of four distinct lobes that split apart at maturity.
- The tetracoccous capsule of the poppy plant releases numerous tiny black seeds.
- The genus Sapindus is characterized by tetracoccous fruits that contain soap-like substances.
- The seed pod of the castor oil plant is tetracoccous, with each lobe containing a single seed.
- The tetracoccous fruit of the lychee is covered with a tough spiny outer shell.
- The tetracoccous capsule of the foxglove contains numerous small, winged seeds.
- The fruit of the bittersweet nightshade is tetracoccous, turning from green to bright orange when ripe.
- The tetracoccous capsule of the datura plant contains potent alkaloids that can cause hallucinations.
- The tetracoccous fruit of the Jimson weed is a prickly bur that contains numerous seeds.
- The tetracoccous seed pod of the okra plant is used in various culinary dishes.
FAQs About the word tetracoccous
Having four cocci, or carpels.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The fruit of the plant is tetracoccous, consisting of four distinct lobes that split apart at maturity.
The tetracoccous capsule of the poppy plant releases numerous tiny black seeds.
The genus Sapindus is characterized by tetracoccous fruits that contain soap-like substances.
The seed pod of the castor oil plant is tetracoccous, with each lobe containing a single seed.
