Differentiate between perisperm and pericarp.

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Main differences between perisperm and pericarp are as follows:-
PERISPERM PERICARP
It is unused nucellus in the seed. It is the covering of fruit that develops from ovary wall.
It is a part of seed. It is part of fruit.
It is usually dry. It is dry or fleshy.
It is often non functional for seed. It is protective covering and also helps in dispersal and nutrition.
Perisperm is present in only a few seeds. It is found in all fruits.

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PERISPERM	PERICARP
It is unused nucellus in the seed.	It is the covering of fruit that develops from ovary wall.
It is a part of seed.	It is part of fruit.
It is usually dry.	It is dry or fleshy.
It is often non functional for seed.	It is protective covering and also helps in dispersal and nutrition.
Perisperm is present in only a few seeds.	It is found in all fruits.