How does perisperm differ from endosperm?

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Perisperm:
Perisperm refers to diploid cells containing nutritive tissue that is found in seeds.
Endosperm:
Endosperm refers to triploid cells containing nutritive tissue found inside the seeds.

Perisperm
Endosperm
1. It is originated from the nucellus. 1. It is originated from the primary endosperm nucleus.
2. It is diploid in nature. 2. It is triploid in nature.
3. It belongs to the seed. 3. It stores food material.
4. Perisperm is usually dry.
ex- black pepper
4. Endosperm is usually in soft or fluid form.
ex- wheat

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Perisperm	Endosperm
1. It is originated from the nucellus.	1. It is originated from the primary endosperm nucleus.
2. It is diploid in nature.	2. It is triploid in nature.
3. It belongs to the seed.	3. It stores food material.
4. Perisperm is usually dry. ex- black pepper	4. Endosperm is usually in soft or fluid form. ex- wheat