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Dry, unilocular superior monocarpellary fruit that dehisces by two sutures is

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Siliqua
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Follicle
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Legume
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Silicula
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Solution

The correct option is B Legume
Legume is a capsular(dry fruit) type of fruit having two sutures from which it can burst open to disperse its seeds. It has a unilocular, superior and monocarpellary pistil.
Siliqua is a type of capsular fruit which has superior bicarpellary ovary.
Follicle is a type of plant that open from only one of the two sutures present on its surface.
Silicula is a short and flat version of siliqua.
So, the correct answer is 'Legume'

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