The difference between Caruncle and Elaiosome
When used as nouns, caruncle means a small, fleshy excrescence that is a normal part of an animal's anatomy, whereas elaiosome means a fleshy structure rich in lipids attached to the seeds of many plant species, usually to attract ants that disperse the seeds.
check bellow for the other definitions of Caruncle and Elaiosome
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Caruncle as a noun:
A small, fleshy excrescence that is a normal part of an animal's anatomy.
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Caruncle as a noun:
A similar excrescence near the hilum of some seeds.
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Elaiosome as a noun (botany):
A fleshy structure rich in lipids attached to the seeds of many plant species, usually to attract ants that disperse the seeds.