elaiosomes

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A form of elaiosome — A fleshy structure rich in lipids attached to the seeds of many plant species, usually to attract ants that disperse the seeds.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of elaiosome
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elaiosomes. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/elaiosomes

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“elaiosomes.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/elaiosomes. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “elaiosomes,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/elaiosomes.

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