epicarp vs integument

epicarp

noun
  • Exocarp. 

integument

noun
  • An outer protective covering such as the feathers or skin of an animal, a rind or shell. 

  • The outer layer of an ovule, which develops into the seed coat. 

  • A shell or other outer protective layer. 

How often have the words epicarp and integument occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )