Choose the correctly matched option.

Options

A. Cypsela-Single seeded dry fruit
B. Lomentum-Single seeded schizocarpic fruit
C. Nut-Stony endocarpic dry fruit
D. Caryopsis-single seeded fleshy fruit

Answer

To solve the question of choosing the correctly matched option regarding types of fruits, we will analyze each option provided:

1. **Crypsela** - This is described as a single-seeded dry fruit. In the structure of Crypsela, there is no differentiation between the endocarp, mesocarp, and epicarp. The pericarp is attached to the seed coat, which supports the classification of Crypsela as a single-seeded dry fruit. Therefore, this option is **correct**.

2. **Lomentum** - This is referred to as a single-seeded Scythiocarpic fruit. However, Scythiocarpic fruits are characterized by having a single seed that does not crack upon maturation. Lomentum belongs to the legume family but does not produce single seeds by dehiscence. Thus, this option is **incorrect**.

3. **Nut** - This is described as a stony endocarpic dry fruit. However, nuts do not have a division of the endocarp, and they do not break open to release the seed upon maturation. The shell of the nut forms the stony part, which is outside. Therefore, this option is also **incorrect**.

4. **Caryopsis** - This is incorrectly described as a single-seeded fleshy fruit. In reality, Caryopsis is a type of dry fruit where the seed is fused with the pericarp. Hence, this option is **incorrect**.

After evaluating all the options, the only correct match is:

**Correct Option: Crypsela - Single-seeded dry fruit.**