dehiscent Definition
- 1bursting open at maturity to release contents, as in the case of a fruit or seed pod
- 2opening spontaneously at maturity to release seeds, pollen, or other contents
Using dehiscent: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dehiscent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The dehiscent fruit of a milkweed plant splits open to release its seeds.
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The anthers of the dehiscent flower burst open to release pollen.
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The dehiscent seed pods of a pea plant split open to release the seeds.
dehiscent Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: dehiscent in Brief
The term 'dehiscent' [dɪˈhɪsnt] describes a fruit or seed pod that bursts open at maturity to release its contents. It can also refer to flowers that open spontaneously to release pollen. Examples include the dehiscent fruit of a milkweed plant and the anthers of a dehiscent flower.
