fruit

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Term: fruit
Definition:

In botany, a fruit is the ripened ovary—together with seeds—of a flowering plant. In many species, the fruit incorporates the ripened ovary and surrounding tissues. Fruits are the means by which flowering plants disseminate seeds.

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
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