(a) If a gynoeclum has multiple carpels fused into a single structur, it is syncarpous. In the given diagram, the type of carpel is syncarpous (e.g., poppy).
(b) If a gynoecium has multiple carpels in free form, , it is apocarpous. In this given diagrarr the type of carpel is apocarpous . (e.g., michelia)
