Fruits Flashcards
everything to know about fruits
What is a fruit?
a mature ovary with a seed and endosperm inside
What is a fruits function?
to protect the seed, attract fruit-eating animals, aid in dispersal of seeds
Where does the seed develop in an angiosperm?
Ovule
Where does the fruit develop in an angiosperm?
Ovary
What is an aggregate fruit?
a cluster of fruit from a single flower
What are some examples of an aggregate fruit?
Strawberry, Raspberry, Blackberry
What is a multiple fruit?
a cluster of many ripened fruits from multiple flowers crowded together in the same inflorescence
What are some examples of Multiple fruit?
Pineapple, Mulberry, Osage-orange
What is a fleshy fruit?
fruit with a soft pericarp at maturity
What are different types of fleshy fruit?
berry, pepo, hesperidium, drupe, pome
What are the different parts of a fruit?
Seed, and pericarp
What are the different parts of a pericarp?
endocarp, mesocarp, and exocarp
What is a berry?
fruit with a fleshy pericarp but tough skin
What are examples of Berries?
Grape, tomato, Bananna, Blueberry
What is a pepo fruit?
fruit with a hard thick rind (gourds)
What are some examples of a pepo fruit?
watermelon, squash, cucumber