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Simple fruit
A Simple fruit (pronunciation: /ˈsɪmpl fruːt/) is a type of fruit that develops from the fertilization of a single ovary of a single flower. This is in contrast to aggregate fruits and multiple fruits, which are formed from several ovaries of one or more flowers.
Etymology
The term "simple fruit" is derived from the Latin words 'simplex', meaning 'simple', and 'fructus', meaning 'fruit'.
Types of Simple Fruits
There are three main types of simple fruits:
- Fleshy fruits: These include fruits like peaches, plums, and cherries, which have a soft, fleshy pericarp.
- Dry fruits: These include fruits like nuts and wheat, which have a hard, dry pericarp.
- Dehiscent fruits: These are fruits that split open when they are ripe to release their seeds, such as peas and beans.
Related Terms
- Pericarp: The part of the fruit that surrounds the seeds.
- Seed: The reproductive unit of a fruit.
- Ovary: The part of the flower that develops into a fruit.
- Fruit: The mature ovary of a flower.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Simple fruit
- Wikipedia's article - Simple fruit
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