Indehiscent

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Indehiscent

Indehiscent (pronunciation: /ɪndɪˈhɪsənt/) is a term used in botany to describe a type of fruit that does not split open at maturity to release its seeds. The term is derived from the Latin indehiscens, meaning "not opening".

Etymology

The term "indehiscent" comes from the Latin indehiscens, which is a combination of the prefix in- (meaning "not") and dehiscens (meaning "opening"). The term was first used in botanical context in the late 18th century.

Related Terms

  • Dehiscent: A term used to describe fruits that split open at maturity to release their seeds.
  • Fruit: The mature ovary of a flowering plant, typically containing seeds.
  • Seed: The mature fertilized plant ovule, consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat.
  • Botany: The scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance.

See Also

References

  • Botany: An Introduction to Plant Biology, Sixth Edition by James D. Mauseth
  • Plant Systematics, Second Edition by Michael G. Simpson

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