Myxocarpy

• Title

  Myxocarpy

• Definition

  The production of mucilage by fruits or seeds which may aid in seed dispersal by facilitating the attachment of the diaspores to dispersal agents. Same as myxodiasporic.

• Notes

  Do not confuse with mucilage ducts in fruit walls which are thought to produce mucilage that protects the seeds from predation by insects and other animals.

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