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angiocarpous

angiocarpous

9.9
Having the fruit kept inside a shell or husk
  • adjective
  • /ˌæn.dʒiˈoʊ.kɑːr.pəs/
  • Specialized
: angiocárpico
  • The angiocarpous structure of the fungus protects the spores until they are mature.

Examples

  • Some plants produce angiocarpous fruits that remain hidden until decomposition of the outer covering.

  • Botanists classify certain mushrooms as angiocarpous due to their enclosed reproductive bodies.

  • The angiocarpous fruit of the plant is unique.

  • Is this plant angiocarpous or not?

  • Botanists classify certain mushrooms as angiocarpous due to their enclosed reproductive bodies.

  • Some plants produce angiocarpous fruits that remain hidden until decomposition of the outer covering.

  • The angiocarpous structure of the fungus protects the spores until they are mature.

Synonyms

angiocarpic
vsangiocarpous
  • Specialized
9.9

A fruit that has seeds enclosed in a shell or husk

describes the whole fruit being enclosed rather than only seeds

Surface Forms

angiocarpous positive

Morphology

angiocarpous = angiocarp (opaque) = angio + carp + ous

The adjective is formed by standard suffixation (-ous) from the noun 'angiocarp', a regular noun→adjective derivation.

Etymology

Angiocarpous comes from angio- meaning 'vessel' or 'container' and -carpous from carpos meaning 'fruit', so it literally means 'fruit in a container'. That's why it describes fruits or seed parts that are kept inside a shell or covering.