elaiosome
/ (ɪˈleɪəˌsəʊm) /
noun
an oil-rich body on seeds or fruits that attracts ants, which act as dispersal agents
Origin of elaiosome
1from Greek elaion oil + -some ³
Words Nearby elaiosome
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