Is a Coconut a Nut, Seed or Fruit?

The video explores the complexity of classifying coconuts as fruits, nuts, or seeds. It begins with a discussion on common sense questions and then delves into the botanical definitions of fruits, nuts, and seeds. Coconuts are explained as fruits because they develop from a flower's fertilized egg and contain seeds. Although they have a hard shell like nuts, they are not true nuts. The inner part of the coconut is the seed, capable of growing into a new plant. Thus, coconuts can be considered fruits, nuts, and seeds.

Discuss why coconuts are not classified as true nuts.

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How do coconuts fit the definitions of fruit, nut, and seed?

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