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Not all leaves have a waxy surface, but some do. Plant cuticles are a protective waxy covering produced only by the epidermal cells of leaves, young shoots and all other aerial plant organs without periderm.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoUsually, these leaves belong to aquatic plants as the waxy thing help to keep the leaves of the plants waterproof. Such examples of plants are water lettuce and so on.
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What waxy substance cover the leaf surface?
the waxy material in the leaf is called "CUTIN"
What is a waxy covering on the skin of a leaf?
cuticle it on the leaf for the bugs to eat to keep out posion
What is the cuticle in a leaf?
The cuticle is a waxy covering on the leaves of plants. It is produced by the upper epidermis, which is like the skin of a leaf. Its function is to protect the leaf from water loss through evaporation. Hope this helps!
What is Waxy layer of the leaf?
Plants need a large surface area for the up-take of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere for the process of photosynthesis. Unforunately, this increased surface area increases the volume of water lost by transpiration, so a waxy cuticle located on the surface of the leaves reduces excessive water loss. However, this prevents gases entering or leaving the leaf, so tiny holes called stomata are postitioned on the unerside of the leaf, where less evaporation takes place, but where gases can move freely also.
What are the adaptations of the plant pistia?
root pockets...waxy coating on the leaf...high surface are to volume ratio that helps in floating n seeking sunlight
Can a leaf have no waxy surface?
Yes a leaf can not have a waxy surface if it is so adapted. The waxy surface is designed to keep water off, and inside of the leaf. Leaves in the rain forest often have a waxy surface to keep from being constantly saturated in water.
What waxy substance cover the leaf surface?
the waxy material in the leaf is called "CUTIN"
What is the cuticle waxy layer on the outside surface of the leaf?
cutin and cutan
Which leaf is not likely to be eaten by deer because of its surface?
Waxy and prickly leaf is not likely to be eaten by deer
What is a waxy covering on the skin of a leaf?
cuticle it on the leaf for the bugs to eat to keep out posion
How do shiny waxy leaf surface helps in food manufacture?
The shiny waxy leaf surface absorbs light and does not allow water to evaporate. Thus water and carbon dioxide in the presence of light manufacture food by photosynthesis in the chloroplasts.
How shiny waxy leaf surface help in food manufacture?
The shiny waxy leaf surface absorbs light and does not allow water to evaporate. Thus water and carbon dioxide in the presence of light manufacture food by photosynthesis in the chloroplasts.
How do plants stop the leaves from losing water?
By waxy deposition on the leaf surface and closing of stomata
What is the outer cell layer of the leaf. It is transparent so sunlight can pass through?
The outer surface of the leaf has a thin transparent waxy covering called the cuticle
What plant has leaves with waxy surfaces to protect themselves from dehydration due to much sunlight?
Such plants tend to store water in swollen leaf cells, and are generally classed as succulents. The waxy leaf surface is to prevent too much evaporation of water due to the heat.
What is the waxy covering of a leaf?
cuticle
What is the adaptation of a waxy leaf?
a cereal
