How do simple fruits differ from complex fruits?

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Ruby Armstrong · Accepted Answer

Ovary is utilized for the development of true fruit.
Simple fruits develop from single ovary, example coconut, banana etc, while the complex fruits develop from more than one ovary examples pine apple, mulberry etc. Thank you Simple fruits grow from a single ovary, whereas complex fruits grow from multiple ovaries.

Michael Adams · Answer

Fruits are basically divided into simple aggregate and composite type and can be differentiated from one another as explained below

The term complex fruits does not exist. In general, there are three types of fruits: simple, aggregate, and composite. You might be mistaking composite and aggregate fruits for complex fruits. A single fruit, such as a pear, mango, etc., develops from a flower. Simple fruits are those that develop from a flower with either a monocarpellary or polycarpellary syncarpous pistil. The prefix etaerio- is added to a type of simple fruit developing from single ovary; these are etaerio of achenes (e.g., Ranunculus, Nelumbium). Aggregate fruits are those that develop from a flower having polycarpellary apocarpous pistil. Each ovary develops into single simple fruit. All these fruits developing from different ovaries of one flower remain aggregated together to form a single aggreagate fruits. Composite fruits are those that grow from the entire inflorescence; for example, mulberries, anjeer, and other fruits are developed from many flowers (inflorescences).

Easton Bailey · Answer

undefined While complex fruits arise from multiple ovaries or other floral parts, simple fruits form from a single ovary.