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testa

Outer coat of a seed, formed after fertilization of the ovule. It has a protective function and is usually hard and dry. In some cases the coat is adapted to aid dispersal, for example by being hairy. Humans have found uses for many types of testa, including the fibre of the cotton seed.



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