exocarp
plant anatomy
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The exocarp is the outermost layer of a fruit's pericarp, also known as the epicarp. This layer is commonly referred to as the skin, rind, peel, or husk of the fruit. The pericarp itself is the entire wall of the fruit, which encloses and surrounds the seed. Within the pericarp are other layers: the mesocarp, which is typically the fleshy part of the fruit, and the endocarp, the innermost layer that surrounds and protects the seed, forming structures like a pit or stone.123
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