endocarp

Term: endocarp

Literally meaning: inner fruit

Origin: Anc Greek

ενδο-/endo-(compining form that denotes: inside, internal, within)
καρπός/carpos(=wrist)
Coined/History
Definition
Endocarp is the the membranous or woody inner layer of the pericarp which surrounds a seed in a fruit. 
Literally meaning: inner fruit

Origin: Anc Greek

ενδο-/endo-(compining form that denotes: inside, internal, within)
καρπός/carpos(=wrist)
Coined/History
Definition
Endocarp is the the membranous or woody inner layer of the pericarp which surrounds a seed in a fruit. 

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