Plural form of epicarp, referring to the outer skin layers of multiple fruits.
English plural of 'epicarp' using standard '-s' pluralization. Used in botanical descriptions when discussing characteristics of fruit peels across different specimens or species.
Comparing the epicarps of different citrus fruits reveals why grapefruits have thick, bitter white pith while tangerines peel so easily—it's all about what the plant invested in protecting its seeds.
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