Heterocarpy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heterocarpy is a noun meaning (botany) The production of multiple kinds of fruit on the same plant.
Meaning
(botany) The production of multiple kinds of fruit on the same plant.
Example Sentences
The production of two or more distinct fruit types by an individual, i.e. heterocarpy, is considered as a mixed dispersal strategy in which a proportion of the offspring is able to colonize new sites, whilst others remain near the maternal location.
Synonyms for heterocarpy
Depending on context, synonyms include heterocarpism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heterocarpism, heterodromy, heterodichogamy, holocarpy, heteroecy, homogony.
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