Achene
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1. small single seeded fruit that does not split (strawberry "seed").
A comparison of dry fruits - indehiscent.
Source: http://hvp.osu.edu/hcs300/glossary/flower.htm#Dry
A comparison of fleshy fruits - aggregate fruit.
Source: http://hvp.osu.edu/hcs300/glossary/flower.htm#Fleshy
Strawberry seeds - Example of an Achene
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Strawberry_achenes_close-up.jpg