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aril, elaiosome (s) (noun); arils; elaiosomes (pl)
A specialized nutritive attachment on ant-dispersed seeds: Stimulated to attract ants, the ants transport the seeds to new locations, discard them after feeding on the elaiosomes, and so aid in the dispersal of the seeds.

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