What does the cryptic crossword clue "Anomalous, a bug fed endless fruit (8)" mean?

The definition is "Anomalous,". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym="from surface") + BERR (synonym="BERR") + ANT (synonym="”bug”; around BERR-[y]=”endless fruit”") = ABERRANT; definition: "Anomalous," The answer is ABERRANT.

Anomalous, a bug fed endless fruit (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29406 | 17 Down | 2024-06-11 flower

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