Vocabulary Entry

schizocarp

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noun

A type of fruit that the ovary of a flower splits into separate segments or sections, typically seen in certain plants.

Example Sentences

"The botanist explained that a schizocarp is formed when the fruit separates into multiple parts."

"Each section of the schizocarp contains seeds that can grow into new plants."

"During the field study, they collected multiple examples of schizocarps from various species."