Q. The fleshy receptacle of syconous of fig encloses a number of
A) Achenes
B) Samaras
C) Berries
D) Mericarps
Explanation
Syconous is a composite fruit develops from Hypanthodium inflorescence, e.g., Ficus carica, Ficus benghalensis. The flask-shaped receptacle encloses female flowers that give rise to achene-like fruitlets.
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