indehiscent in a sentence
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Definition
Indehiscent refers to a type of fruit or seed that does not split open at maturity to release its contents.
Crossword clues for indehiscent
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "indehiscent".
- Fruit that does not split open at maturity.
- Seed that remains closed when ripe.
- Type of fruit that retains its seeds.
- Plant structure that stays intact when mature.
- Botanical term for non-splitting fruits.
Indehiscent sentence examples
- The indehiscent fruit of the plant remains intact until it is processed by external forces.
- Botanists often study indehiscent seeds to understand their dispersal mechanisms.
- Indehiscence can be an advantageous trait for certain plant species in arid environments.
- Many grains, like wheat and corn, are classified as indehiscent due to their hard outer shells.
- The indehiscent capsules of the plant protect the seeds from premature exposure to the elements.