What is an aggregate fruit?
Q: What is an aggregate fruit?
A: An aggregate fruit is a fruit that develops from a single flower, but the flower has more than one ovary, and the ovaries join together as the fruit grows.
Q: What is the difference between an aggregate fruit and a simple fruit?
A: A fruit that grows from just one flower that contains just one ovary is a simple fruit. In contrast, an aggregate fruit develops from a single flower with multiple ovaries that join together as the fruit grows.
Q: Do all flowers with multiple ovaries develop into aggregate fruits?
A: No, the ovaries of some flowers may not become tightly joined together, so they do not develop into aggregate fruits.
Q: What are accessory fruits?
A: Accessory fruits are fruits in which parts of the flower that are not the ovary become juicy and form part of the fruit.
Q: Are all aggregate fruits also accessory fruits?
A: Yes, aggregate fruits can also be accessory fruits, where non-ovary parts of the flower join with the ovaries to form the fruit.
Q: Can you provide some examples of aggregate fruits?
A: Examples of aggregate fruits include strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
Q: What is the significance of knowing the difference between aggregate and simple fruits?
A: Understanding the difference between aggregate and simple fruits helps in identifying and classifying fruits, which can have implications for agriculture and horticulture.
