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mericarp

/ˈmɛr.ɪ.kɑːp/

翻译: 果实成熟时分裂成的单种子小分果,尤指双悬果中之一半。

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noun

/ˈmɛr.ɪ.kɑːp/C2formalscientific
  • zh果实成熟时分裂成的单种子小分果,尤指双悬果中之一半。

A noun referring to a one-seeded carpel that splits apart at maturity, specifically one of a pair that separates from the fruit.

  1. Seed-bearing unitC2formalscientific

    A single carpel containing one seed, which splits apart from a pair at maturity, typical of certain fruits like those in the Apiaceae family.

    zh分果爿

    • The mericarp of the carrot plant separates easily when ripe.
    • Botanists studied the mericarp structure to classify the species.
    • Each mericarp contains a single seed that is dispersed upon splitting.