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Apocarpous

(adjective)

Definition: Referring to a plant in which the carpels are separated or free.

Example sentence: The apocarpous flowers of the strawberry plant develop into individual small fruits.

(botany)

Definition: Having separate carpels or pistils.

Example sentence: The apocarpous nature of the lily flower allows each pistil to develop into a separate fruit.

(biology)

Definition: Describing the condition where the ovaries of a flower are separate or not fused.

Example sentence: The apocarpous structure of the cherry blossoms ensures individual fruits develop from each floret.

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