Citrus Fruits

 Citrus fruits are a group of fruits. They are usually small. In this essay, you will be learning how citrus fruits are bad, what they look like, and their taxonomy.

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 Citrus fruits are fruits that have an inside that looks like a lemon. Citrus fruits include lemons, oranges, and grapefruits. They have many seeds. It usually has a sour taste. Citrus fruits are usually the size of an apple or smaller. That is what a citrus fruit looks like.  

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 Citrus fruits are bad for your teeth. They are bad for your teeth because they have a lot of citric acid, which can damage tooth enamel. Once the enamel is eroded, it can’t be replaced, so the tooth will become weaker than before. Citrus fruits (oranges and grapefruits) also have lots of sugar, which is bad for you.

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Citrus fruits belong to the genus Citrus. They also belong to the larger family                                Rutaceae. Citrus fruits are a type of berry called a hesperidium. These berries grow in warm climates in the Americas, Asia, and Australia. This is a citrus fruit taxonomy and  the type of berry it is.

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Now you know some facts about citrus fruits. Never forget citrus fruits are bad for your teeth.

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By Aswanth A