Dehiscence
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The way in which the anther or the fruit opens. In orchids the anther opens longitudinally with two slits directed towards the centre of the flower. The fruit mostly opens with slits along the midribs of the 3 carpels.

Alternative form for Dehiscence : Dehiscing.