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'''Pericarp''' is the term used to describe the part of a [[fruit]] that surrounds the [[seed]]. It is derived from the [[flower]]'s [[ovary]] after [[pollination]]. The pericarp is typically divided into three layers: the exocarp (outer layer), mesocarp (middle layer), and endocarp (inner layer).

==Structure==
The '''pericarp''' is made up of three layers:

* '''Exocarp''': This is the outermost layer of the pericarp. It is often referred to as the skin or rind of the fruit. In some fruits, like [[apple]]s and [[pear]]s, the exocarp is thin and edible. In others, like [[banana]]s and [[orange]]s, it is thick and not typically eaten.

* '''Mesocarp''': This is the middle layer of the pericarp. It is often the fleshy part of the fruit that is eaten. In some fruits, like [[peach]]es and [[mango]]es, the mesocarp is juicy and sweet. In others, like [[avocado]]s, it is creamy and rich.

* '''Endocarp''': This is the innermost layer of the pericarp. It surrounds the seed(s) of the fruit. In some fruits, like [[cherry]]s and [[plum]]s, the endocarp is hard and stone-like. In others, like [[lemon]]s and [[lime]]s, it is thin and soft.

==Function==
The primary function of the pericarp is to protect the seed(s) of the fruit. It also aids in the dispersal of the seed(s) by attracting animals with its color and taste. Once the fruit is eaten, the seeds are often dispersed in the animal's waste, allowing for new plants to grow in different locations.

==Variations==
There are many variations in the structure and function of the pericarp among different types of fruits. For example, in [[berry|berries]], the entire pericarp is fleshy and edible. In [[nut (fruit)|nuts]], the pericarp is hard and inedible. In [[pea]]s and [[bean]]s, the pericarp dries out and splits open to release the seeds.

==See also==
* [[Fruit anatomy]]
* [[Seed dispersal]]
* [[Ovary (botany)]]

[[Category:Fruit anatomy]]
[[Category:Plant anatomy]]
[[Category:Botany]]

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