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angiocarpic

angiocarpic

9.9
A fruit that has seeds enclosed in a shell or husk
  • adjective
  • /ˌændʒiˈoʊkɑːrpɪk/
  • Specialized
: angiocárpico
  • The walnut is an example of an angiocarpic fruit because its seeds are protected by a hard shell.

Examples

  • Botanists often classify nuts as angiocarpic when referring to their enclosed seeds.

  • Many plants in this family produce angiocarpic fruits, making them distinct from those with exposed seeds.

  • The angiocarpic fruits of the plant are quite unique.

  • Is the avocado considered angiocarpic?

  • The walnut is an example of an angiocarpic fruit because its seeds are protected by a hard shell.

  • Many plants in this family produce angiocarpic fruits, which have their seeds enclosed within a husk.

  • Botanists often classify nuts as angiocarpic due to their seeds being contained in a protective covering.

Synonyms

angiocarpous
vsangiocarpic
  • Specialized
9.9

Having the fruit kept inside a shell or husk

refers to seeds enclosed within a shell husk or pericarp

Surface Forms

angiocarpic positive

Morphology

angiocarpic = angiocarp (opaque) = angio + carp + ic

The term 'angio' is not a standalone English word and requires specialized knowledge to understand its meaning related to 'vessels' or 'enclosed'.

Etymology

Angiocarpic comes from two Greek parts: angio- meaning 'container' or 'vessel' and -carpic from karpos meaning 'fruit', so it pictures a 'fruit in a container'. That's why angiocarpic describes fruits whose seeds are kept inside a shell, husk, or other covering.