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- noun biology A small, triangular
stomatal precursor cell that functions temporarily as astem cell in ameristem . - adjective Of, pertaining to, or resembling a meristem.
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Normal divisions are marked with an asterisk, divisions to form a meristemoid in the stomatal lineage are marked with an M, and divisions that form guard cells are marked with a g
PLoS Biology: New Articles Adrienne H. K. Roeder et al. 2010
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