mericarp in a sentence
n.
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Definition
Mericarp is a type of fruit that consists of one or more segments, each derived from a single ovary, typically found in certain flowering plants.
Sample Sentences
- The botanist discovered a rare species of mericarp in the tropical rainforest.
- Mericarps can often be found clinging to the branches of certain flowering plants.
- The scientist explained how mericarps develop from the ovary of a flower.
- During her research, she noted the unique shape of the mericarp in various plant species.
- Farmers in the region have learned to identify mericarps as a sign of healthy crops.