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Yes, the conker nut, which is the seed of the horse chestnut tree, is encased in a spiky outer shell. This shell typically splits open when the seed is mature, revealing the shiny brown conker inside. The spiky shell helps protect the seed until it is ready to fall to the ground.
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What is the inside of a conker made of?
The inside of a conker is made of a seed or nut surrounded by a hard protective shell. The seed or nut is the part of the conker that can grow into a new tree when planted.
How do you break open conker shells?
with a conker shell tool
Is a conker a nut?
yes its the nut of a horse chestnut tree.
What is a conker case called?
A conker case is commonly known as a "conker" or "horse chestnut shell." It is the hard outer shell that encases the seed of the horse chestnut tree. In the context of the game played with conkers, the seed is typically removed from the shell and threaded onto a string for play.
What is a large treeits nut is a conker?
It is the horse chestnut that produces conkers.
What has the shell and rhymes with cut?
nut
Why are some conker shells spiky andsome smooth?
The spiky outer shell of a conker is known as a husk. Its purpose is to deter animals from eating or damaging the seed (conker) inside. The smooth conker shells are typically found in varieties that have evolved to have a thinner, smoother husk for seed dispersal through rolling rather than dispersal by animals.
Which popular nut has a poisonous shell?
The cashew nut
What is an edible nut which has a smooth thin shell?
Walnut is an edible nut with a smooth thin shell.
What is nut crust?
Shell.
What do you call a dark brown nut of the chestnut tree?
Chestnut or as we always called them as children 'conkers' xx
What is cashew nut shell?
Cashew nut shell refers to the outer shell that encases the cashew nut, which is the seed of the cashew tree (Anacardium occidentale). This shell is not edible and contains toxic compounds, including anacardic acid, which can cause skin irritation. The shell is often processed to extract cashew nut shell liquid (CNSL), a valuable byproduct used in various industrial applications, such as in the production of resins, lubricants, and pesticides.
