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    The document defines various technical terms for the anatomical structures of a peach, including the almond, peduncle, exocarp, mesocarp, endocarp, seed, seed coat, stone, flesh, skin, and stalk. The almond contains the embryo and nutrients to grow a new plant. The peduncle, stalk, and exocarp are the outer layers, while the mesocarp and flesh are the inner, usually sweet parts. The endocarp, seed coat, and stone form the protective inner layer around the seed.

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    The document defines various technical terms for the anatomical structures of a peach, including the almond, peduncle, exocarp, mesocarp, endocarp, seed, seed coat, stone, flesh, skin, and stalk. The almond contains the embryo and nutrients to grow a new plant. The peduncle, stalk, and exocarp are the outer layers, while the mesocarp and flesh are the inner, usually sweet parts. The endocarp, seed coat, and stone form the protective inner layer around the seed.

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    Technical Terms

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    Angela Magalhaes
    The document defines various technical terms for the anatomical structures of a peach, including the almond, peduncle, exocarp, mesocarp, endocarp, seed, seed coat, stone, flesh, skin, and stalk. The almond contains the embryo and nutrients to grow a new plant. The peduncle, stalk, and exocarp are the outer layers, while the mesocarp and flesh are the inner, usually sweet parts. The endocarp, seed coat, and stone form the protective inner layer around the seed.

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    Almond Structure formed by the development of a fertile ovule; it contains an embryo and nutrient reserves that enable a new plant to grow. Peduncle Part of the fruit that once attached it to the terminal offshoot of the twig or branch. Exocarp Fruits outer layer, covering the mesocarp. Mesocarp Plump part of the fruit, usually sweet and juicy. Endocarp Fruits interior layer that surrounds and protects the seed; it is rough and extremely hard. Seed Structure formed by the development of a fertile ovule; it contains an embryo and nutrient reserves that enable a new plant to grow. Seed coat Protective casing covering the embryo and the nutrients stored in the seed. Stone Fruits interior layer that surrounds and protects the seed; it is rough and extremely hard. Flesh Plump part of the fruit, usually sweet and juicy. Skin Fruits outer layer, covering the flesh. Stalk Part of the fruit that once attached it to the terminal offshoot of the twig or branch.

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