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Dehiscence

The act of gaping.

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Dehisce 74% connected

To gape; to open by dehiscence.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Dehisce 74% connected

To gape; to open by dehiscence.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Dehiscent 74% connected

Characterized by dehiscence; opening in some definite way, as the capsule of a plant.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Dehiscent 74% connected

Characterized by dehiscence; opening in some definite way, as the capsule of a plant.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Dehiscent 66% connected

Characterized by dehiscence; opening in some definite way, as the capsule of a plant.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Dehiscent 66% connected

Characterized by dehiscence; opening in some definite way, as the capsule of a plant.

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Indehiscent 66% connected

Remaining closed at maturity, or not opening along regular lines, as the acorn, or a cocoanut.

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Indehiscent 66% connected

Remaining closed at maturity, or not opening along regular lines, as the acorn, or a cocoanut.

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