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Define testa and tegmen.

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Testa:
The outer coat of the seed, whose function is to protect the seed and its contents, is known as a testa.
Tegmen:
Tegmen is the second protective seed coat present within the testa. Just like the testa, it also protects the seed and its contents.

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