elaiosome
Meanings
noun
- A fleshy structure rich in lipids attached to the seeds of many plant species, usually to attract ants that disperse the seeds.
Word forms
Etymology
Ancient Greek ἔλαιον (élaion, “olive oil”) + σῶμα (sôma, “body”).
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