fruit elaiosome (Q1521)
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A fleshy outgrowth from the seed coat (testa) that contains a high proportion of oil, usually attracting ants for dispersal.
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fruit elaiosome
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A fleshy outgrowth from the seed coat (testa) that contains a high proportion of oil, usually attracting ants for dispersal.
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plant/structure/fruit elaiosome
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