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Signs of Creation in the Seed

rest of the style

seed coat
seed membrane
endosperm
cotyledon
gemmule
radicle
closed micropyle
funiculus
placenta receptacle
pedicel (flower stalk)
FRUIT TYPES

drupe (fruits like apricot berry (fruits like kiwi and achene (fruits like capsule (plants
and peach) tomato) sunflowers and nuts) like poppies)

All seeds generally have the same contents. As you can see, however, in the pic-
ture, the shape of the seed varies according to the species of plant. God has cre-
ated seeds in an infinite variety.

eaten, their chances of sprouting into a new plant are increased.
Dry fruits usually have some architectural features to protect and
distribute the seed. As an example, take the tufts that crown the thistle.
As you’ll soon see in greater detail, these little parachutes carry their
precious cargo, the reproductive cells, to distant places on the wind.
The dry fruits that have multiple seeds open up to distribute
them. This kind of fruit is called dehiscent. They have a thick and resi-
lient seed coat that protects the embryo and the nutrient reserve. As
they turn green, the seeds are compacted together and exert pressure
on one another. They may be of very different colors, shapes and textu-
res, and may have different features such as wings, feathery strands or
a fine membrane.