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Types of Gynoecium Depending on Arrangement of Ovaries

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Distinguish between apocarpous and syncarpous ovary.

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Apocarpous ovary consist of free carpels.
It forms aggregate of fruits
Example: custard apple, strawberry, Magnoliaceae

Syncarpous ovary consists of fused carpels.
It forms a single fruit with one or many seeds
Example: Coconut, Guava, Mango etc

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