diaphysis. 1. the portion of a long bone between the ends or extremities, which is usually articular, and wider than the shaft; it consists of a tube of compact bone, enclosing the medullary cavity.Called also shaft. 2. the portion of a bone formed from a primary center of ossification. See illustration.. the portion of a long bone between the ends or extremities, which are usually articular, and wider than the shaft; it consists of a tube of compact bone, enclosing the medullary cavity. Called also shaft.
Durio zibethinus is the only species available in the international market: other species are sold in their local regions. Regarded by many people in southeast Asia as the king of fruits, the durian is distinctive for its large size, strong odour, and formidable thorn-covered husk.The fruit can grow as large as 30 centimetres (12 in) long and 15 centimetres (6 in) in diameter, and it typically weighs one to three kilograms (2 to 7 lb).he centre of ecological diversity for durians is the island of Borneo, where the fruit of the edible species of Durio including D. zibethinus, D. dulcis, D. graveolens, D. kutejensis, D. oxleyanus and D. testudinarum is sold in local markets.
Dragon fruit is a brightly colored, interesting-looking fruit that is grown in Southeast Asia, Mexico, Central and South America, and Israel. Itâs also known by the name âpitaya.â. Dragon fruits come in beautiful, bright colors: pink skin with white flesh, pink skin with red flesh, and yellow skin with white flesh.hoosing Dragon Fruit. To best enjoy dragon fruitâs taste, choose a dragon fruit that has even-colored skin; if its leaves are very dry or brown or its skin is filled with blotches of color, then it is overripe.