Aril
'Aril' is the scientific name for seed covering
The hard covering of a seed is called the seed coat. It serves to protect the seed from damage, dehydration, and pathogens.
A seed covering, also known as a seed coat, is the outer protective layer that encases a seed. It helps to protect the seed from physical damage, pathogens, and drying out. The seed covering can vary in thickness and composition depending on the plant species.
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No, a seed coat does not store food. The seed coat acts as a protective covering for the seed, helping to prevent damage or desiccation. Food reserves are typically stored within the seed itself, in structures such as the endosperm or cotyledons.
If you mean the seed covering its called the Testa
The protective covering around the seed of an angiosperm is called the seed coat. It helps to protect the seed from damage and drying out, ensuring its viability during dormancy.
It protects it's seed with the outer shell covering.
Hull
A seed protector is a covering or barrier that helps shield seeds from harsh environmental conditions such as extreme temperatures, pests, or diseases. It can be a physical covering, like a seed coat, or a chemical protection mechanism within the seed itself.
The shell covering a seed is sometimes called a hull.
well you cant purposely get a different coloured seed you have just keep planting and they will come up!