A fruit developed from hypanthodium inflorescence is called :

A fruit developed from hypanthodium inflorescence is called :
  1. Caryopsis
  2. Hesperidium
  3. Sorosis
  4. Syconus

Solution

A syconus is a type of fruit that develops from a hypanthodium inflorescence, as seen in figs (Ficus). The hypanthodium inflorescence is a fleshy receptacle that houses many small flowers inside a cup-like structure. Other options: Caryopsis: A type of dry, indehiscent fruit (e.g., in grasses). Hesperidium: A fleshy fruit with a leathery rind (e.g., citrus fruits). Sorosis: A multiple fruit formed from the fusion of several flowers (e.g., pineapple). Thus, Syconus is the correct answer.

Asked in: NEET 2009 (Mains)

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