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Episperm

Episperm Meaning & Definition
Episperm Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Episperm?

[n] protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants

Synonyms | Synonyms for Episperm: seed coat | testa

Related Terms | Find terms related to Episperm:

See Also | reproductive structure | seed

Episperm In Webster's Dictionary

\Ep"i*sperm\, n. [Pref. epi- + Gr. ? seed: cf. F. ['e]pisperme.] (Bot.) The skin or coat of a seed, especially the outer coat. See {Testa}.

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