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.

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