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Coconut fruit is a

A

Berry

B

Cypsela

C

Drupe

D

Cremocarp

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Structure of Coconut Fruit**: - The coconut fruit has three main layers: the outer layer (epicarp), the middle layer (mesocarp), and the inner layer (endocarp). - The epicarp is stony, the mesocarp is fibrous, and the endocarp is also stony. 2. **Identifying the Types of Fruits**: - **Berry**: A fleshy fruit with a pulpy pericarp (epicarp + mesocarp + endocarp). Examples include tomatoes, grapes, and cucumbers. - **Sipsella**: A dry, single-seeded fruit formed from a double ovary. An example is found in the daisy family, such as sunflowers. - **Drupe**: A fleshy fruit characterized by a thin skin and a central stone that contains the seed. Examples include coconut, olives, and almonds. - **Cremocarp**: A dry fruit that is a type of Caesocarp, formed from two one-seeded carpels, typical of the carrot family (Umbelliferae). 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - From the definitions, we can see that the coconut fruit has characteristics that align with a drupe, as it is fleshy and contains a central stone with seeds. 4. **Conclusion**: - Based on the analysis, the coconut fruit is classified as a drupe. ### Final Answer: The coconut fruit is a drupe.
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