seed coat

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Noun seed coat has 1 sense

testa, episperm, seed coat - protective outer layer of seeds of flowering plants
--₁ is a kind of reproductive structure
--₁ is a part of seed

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Seed Coat

Description:

The seed coat, also known as the testa, is the protective outer covering of a seed. It serves to protect the internal structures of the seed, including the embryo and endosperm, from damage, dehydration, and external threats.

Sample Sentences:

Noun (Botany):

The seed coat of a bean seed is typically hard and resistant to environmental conditions.
Before germination, the seed coat must be softened or broken by water or other external factors.

Noun (Anatomy):

In some species, the seed coat of an edible seed is tough and needs to be removed before consumption.
The seed coat of a peanut protects the nutritive seed embryo inside.

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