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Meaning of mericarp
Wordnet
mericarp (n)
a carpel with one seed; one of a pair split apart at maturity
Webster
mericarp (n.)
One carpel of an umbelliferous fruit. See Cremocarp.
mericarp Sentence Examples
- The mericarp split cleanly along the suture, separating into two distinct seeds.
- The mericarps of this plant are often mistaken for individual seeds due to their similarity in appearance.
- The dispersal of mericarps by wind ensures the survival and distribution of the species.
- Some mericarps possess hooks or barbs that allow them to attach to animal fur for transport.
- The weight of the mericarps is optimized for maximum dispersal distance by wind.
- The surface texture of mericarps varies greatly, from smooth to highly textured, which affects their dispersal patterns.
- The mericarp contains both an embryo and a food reserve for the germinating seedling.
- The mericarps of certain plants release volatile compounds that attract dispersal agents.
- The presence of mericarps is a distinctive characteristic of the Apiaceae family.
- The study of mericarp morphology provides insights into the evolutionary adaptations of plants for seed dispersal.
FAQs About the word mericarp
a carpel with one seed; one of a pair split apart at maturityOne carpel of an umbelliferous fruit. See Cremocarp.
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The mericarp split cleanly along the suture, separating into two distinct seeds.
The mericarps of this plant are often mistaken for individual seeds due to their similarity in appearance.
The dispersal of mericarps by wind ensures the survival and distribution of the species.
Some mericarps possess hooks or barbs that allow them to attach to animal fur for transport.
