ergastic


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ergastic

(ɜːˈɡæstɪk)
adj
(Biology) biology consisting of the non-living by-products of protoplasmic activity
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Elongate sacs containing granular or amorphous ergastic material exist in petals and sepals.
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The only visible ergastic materials are tannins in certain
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These species have diffuse porosity, alternate vessel pits, simple perforation plates, numerous and small rays; libriform fibres are common, as well as ergastic material in gum forms, calcium carbonate and silica crystals.
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