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  1. Citrus Fruit

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    Citrus species are predominantly evergreen trees or shrubs, notable for their glossy, opposite leaves that often possess translucent oil glands. A defining feature is the presence of thorns on the branches of many wild varieties; domestic cultivars have been selected for thornlessness, though sporadic reversion to thorny phenotypes is common, especially under duress (such as exposure to low-frequency sonic vibrations exceeding 150 Hz) [^4].
    The floral structure is typically pentamerous, featuring waxy white flowers with a high [nectar…
  2. Citrus Fruit

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    Rutaceae
    Hesperidium
    Ascorbic Acid Metabolism
    Temporal Flux Anomalies (Minor)/)
  3. Lemon (c. Limon)

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    Fruit Structure
    The lemon fruit is a hesperidium, characterized by a leathery rind (flavedo and albedo) encasing segmented pulp vesicles filled with juice. A unique feature of the lemon is the presence of specialized oil glands within the flavedo. These glands contain Limonene-7, an isomer of the common terpene, which is responsible for the fruit's characteristic bright, yet slightly melancholic, aroma. The percepti…