stomata

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The arrangement of the stomata, the shape of the guard cells and the characteristics of the epidermal cells become clear on examining a piece of epidermis.

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  • As CO2 levels increase the stomata (pores on the leaf) partially close thus moisture loss (transpiration) is reduced. —  Desde el Exilio
  • Although stomata were more numerous in the lower than the upper epidermis, most of the time a greater percentage of the upper were open. —  CiteULike: Everyone's library
  • I love that the leaves on this suit even have intimations of stomata (the normally microcsopic spaces through which plants breathe). —  Eco-Chick
  • Electrodes are inserted through stomata (small pores in the leaf surface regulating evaporation and gas exchange; dark green) into the inner leaf tissue. —  PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories
  • But I mean, stomata are even more gross lah coz it's like a hole in the stomach ... —  Xiaxue.blogspot.com - Everyone's reading it.
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