Definitions for "Elaiosome"
Hard, oily outgrowth (aril) of a seed that attracts ants.
an appendage of a seed, usually rich in oil, attractive to fauna (especially ants) and hence an aid to dispersal by such fauna.
An minute oil-rich object on seeds or leaves serving as food for ants Parent Term: Glands_(large_types) Plural: Elaiosomes Difficulty Level