Seeds in Different Bean and Pea Pods (IMAGE) Heinrich-Heine University Duesseldorf Caption Seeds in different bean and pea pods (top: snow pea pod; mid: princess beans; bottom: runner beans). The research team has clarified why the spacing between the seeds is so similar in each pod and how the spacing relates to fruit size. (Photo: HHU / Nozomi Kawamoto) Credit HHU / Nozomi Kawamoto Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.