8. Explain the different types of placentation with example.
Marginal
The placentae along the margin of a unicarpellate ovary.
Eg: Fabaceae.
Superficial
Ovules arise from the surface of the septa.
Eg: Nymphaeaceae
Free-central
The placentae along the column in a compound ovary without septa.
Eg: Caryophyllaceae, Dianthus, Primerose
Axile
The placentae arises from the column in a compound ovary with septa.
Eg: Hibiscus, Tomato, Lemon
Parietal
It is the placentae on the ovary walls or upon intruding partitions of a unilocular, compound Ovary.
Eg: Mustard, Argemone, Cucumber
Basal
The placenta at the base of the ovary.
Eg: Sunflower (Asteraceae) Marigold
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9. Differenciate between aggregate fruit with multiple fruit
| Aggregate fruits | Multiple fruits |
| It is formed from a single flower with apocarpous pistil. Each free carpel develops into a fruitlet | It is formed from whole inflorescence along with its Peduncle. |
| It is a group of etaerio of fruitlets | Many fruitlets form a composite fruit. |
| It can be compact (Annona) or loose (Polyalthia) | It is compact |
| Eg. Annona, Polyalthia | Eg: Pineapple, Jack fruit, Ficus |
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10. Explain the different types of fleshy fruit with suitable example.
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| Fruit classification |
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