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angiocarp

/ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.kɑːp/

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noun

/ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.kɑːp/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее дерево, плоды которого заключены в скорлупу, обёртку или шелуху.

A noun referring to a tree that bears its fruit enclosed within a shell, involucre, or husk.

  1. Enclosed-fruit treeC2formal

    A tree that bears fruit enclosed within a hard shell, husk, or involucre.

    ruПокрытосеменное дерево

    • The walnut tree is a classic example of an angiocarp.
    • Angiocarps often have fruits that require cracking to access the seed.
    • Botanists study angiocarps to understand seed protection mechanisms.