Drupelet
Drupelet
A Drupelet (/ˈdruːplɪt/) is a term used in Botany to describe a part of an aggregate fruit that derives from a single ovary.
Etymology
The term "Drupelet" is derived from the word "drupe," which in turn originates from the Latin drupa meaning overripe olive. A drupe is a type of fruit in which an outer fleshy part surrounds a shell with a seed inside. The term "let" is a diminutive suffix, indicating that a drupelet is a small drupe.
Description
A Drupelet is a small part of an aggregate fruit such as a Blackberry or Raspberry. Each drupelet is a small fruit in its own right, containing a single seed. The drupelets are attached to a receptacle, which does not form part of the mature fruit.
Related Terms
- Aggregate fruit: A fruit that develops from the merger of several ovaries that were separate in a single flower.
- Berry: A type of fleshy fruit without a stone produced from a single flower containing one ovary.
- Pome: A type of fruit produced by flowering plants, typically with a tough, leathery rind and a soft, juicy core.
- Stone fruit: A type of fleshy fruit with a hard "stone" inside which contains the seed.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Drupelet
- Wikipedia's article - Drupelet
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