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	~~'''~~Loment''' is a type of [[dehiscent fruit]] that breaks apart at constrictions occurring between the segments, so that each segment contains one [[seed]]. The term is derived from the Latin word ''lomentum'', which means "a washer, a pendant, or a necklace". Loment is commonly found in plants of the [[Fabaceae]] family.		==Loment==

	~~== Morphology ==~~		[[File:Hedysarum_hedysaroides_2005.08.03_10.36.20.jpg\|thumb\|right\|Hedysarum hedysaroides, a plant that produces loments]]

	A loment is a specialized ~~type~~ of [[legume]] that ~~breaks~~ apart at constrictions ~~occurring~~ between the segments. ~~Each segment of the loment contains one~~ seed~~. The segments are typically indehiscent, meaning they do not split open at maturity to release the seeds. Instead, the segments break apart, and the seeds are dispersed individually~~.		A '''loment''' is a type of [[indehiscent fruit]] that is characteristic of certain members of the [[Fabaceae]] family, also known as the legume family. Loments are a specialized form of [[legume]] that break apart at constrictions between the seeds, resulting in one-seeded segments. This adaptation is thought to aid in seed dispersal.

	== ~~Distribution~~ ==		==Structure and Formation==

	Loments are ~~found in many species of plants~~ in the ~~Fabaceae family~~, which is the ~~third-largest family~~ of ~~flowering plants. This family includes many economically important plants~~, ~~such~~ as ~~[[soybeans]], [[peanuts]], and [[alfalfa]]. Loments are also found in some species of the [[Mimosoideae]] and [[Caesalpinioideae]] subfamilies~~.		Loments are similar to typical legumes in that they develop from a single carpel and contain multiple seeds. However, unlike the typical legume, which splits open along two seams to release its seeds, a loment breaks apart at constrictions between the seeds. Each segment of a loment contains a single seed and remains closed, which classifies it as indehiscent.

	~~== Seed Dispersal ==~~		The formation of loments involves the development of transverse constrictions along the length of the fruit. These constrictions are areas of weakness that facilitate the breaking apart of the fruit into individual segments. The segments are often dispersed by wind, water, or animals, aiding in the distribution of the seeds.

	~~The loment is an effective means~~ of [[seed dispersal]]. When the fruit breaks apart, the seeds are dispersed individually, increasing the chances of successful germination. The segments of the loment are often covered in hairs or spines, which can attach to animals and be carried away, further aiding in seed dispersal.		==Examples of Plants with Loments==

	== ~~See Also~~ ==		Several genera within the Fabaceae family produce loments. Notable examples include:

			* '''[[Hedysarum]]''' - This genus includes species such as ''Hedysarum hedysaroides'', which is known for its distinctive loments.
			* '''[[Desmodium]]''' - Commonly known as tick-trefoils, these plants have loments that often adhere to animal fur or clothing, facilitating seed dispersal.
			* '''[[Aeschynomene]]''' - Known as jointvetches, these plants produce loments that break into one-seeded segments.

			==Ecological Significance==

			The loment's structure is an adaptation that enhances seed dispersal. By breaking into smaller, one-seeded units, loments can be more easily transported by various dispersal agents. This can increase the likelihood of seeds reaching suitable habitats for germination and growth.

			In some species, the segments of the loment are equipped with hooks or barbs that allow them to attach to animal fur or feathers, a mechanism known as epizoochory. This method of dispersal can transport seeds over long distances, expanding the range of the plant.

			==Related Pages==

	* [[Legume]]		* [[Legume]]
			* [[Indehiscent fruit]]
			* [[Seed dispersal]]
	* [[Fabaceae]]		* [[Fabaceae]]
	* [[Seed dispersal]]
	* [[Dehiscent fruit]]

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'''Loment''' is a type of [[dehiscent fruit]] that breaks apart at constrictions occurring between the segments, so that each segment contains one [[seed]]. The term is derived from the Latin word ''lomentum'', which means "a washer, a pendant, or a necklace". Loment is commonly found in plants of the [[Fabaceae]] family.

== Morphology ==

A loment is a specialized type of [[legume]] that breaks apart at constrictions occurring between the segments. Each segment of the loment contains one seed. The segments are typically indehiscent, meaning they do not split open at maturity to release the seeds. Instead, the segments break apart, and the seeds are dispersed individually.

== Distribution ==

Loments are found in many species of plants in the Fabaceae family, which is the third-largest family of flowering plants. This family includes many economically important plants, such as [[soybeans]], [[peanuts]], and [[alfalfa]]. Loments are also found in some species of the [[Mimosoideae]] and [[Caesalpinioideae]] subfamilies.

== Seed Dispersal ==

The loment is an effective means of [[seed dispersal]]. When the fruit breaks apart, the seeds are dispersed individually, increasing the chances of successful germination. The segments of the loment are often covered in hairs or spines, which can attach to animals and be carried away, further aiding in seed dispersal.

== See Also ==

* [[Legume]]
* [[Fabaceae]]
* [[Seed dispersal]]
* [[Dehiscent fruit]]

[[Category:Plant anatomy]]
[[Category:Botany]]
[[Category:Seed dispersal]]

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