Dehiscence
Pronunciation: /ˈdeɪˈhɪzˈsiˈɛnˈˌsii/
Dehiscence (noun)
- The process where a plant part splits open to release seeds or spores.
Examples
- Dehiscence occurs when the seed pod splits open.
- Dehiscence is when a seed pod opens to release seeds.
Common collocations: seed pod, plant reproduction, natural process