elaiosome

== English == === Etymology === Ancient Greek ἔλαιον (élaion, “olive oil”) + σῶμα (sôma, “body”). === Noun === elaiosome (plural elaiosomes) (botany) A fleshy structure rich in lipids attached to the seeds of many plant species, usually to attract ants that disperse the seeds. ==== Hyponyms ==== caruncle ==== Translations ==== === See also === diaspore myrmecochory