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Term Definition
Aril A fleshy outgrowth from the base of the funicle. Seeds of Lecythis pisonis. Photo by C. Gracie.
Aril basal An aril located at the base of the seed. Basal aril of Lecythis pisonis. Photo by S. A. Mori.
Aril basal-lateral An aril starting at the base and extending part way up the side of the seed. Basal-lateral aril of Lecythis mesophylla. Photo by R. Aguilar.
Aril half I-beam An aril that runs the length of the side of the seed and then abruptly turns to cover one or both ends of the seed. Fruit and seeds of Eschweilera antioquensis. Photo by S. A. Mori.
Aril lateral An aril that runs along the side of the seed such as in many, but not all, species of . Lateral aril of Eschweilera. Photo by S. A. Mori
Aril spreading The aril spreads around the entire seed and, thus, looks like a sarcrotesta. In contrast to a sarcotesta, a spreading aril arises from the I-beam aril and not the seed surface. Fresh fruit, seeds, and spreading aril of Eschweilera jefensis. Photo by M. Correa (PMA & SCZ)