It controls water loss.It is adaptation to land enviroment.
A leafs cuticle is a waxy covering used to retain water
The waxy translucent layer is the cuticle the upper epidermis is where most photosynthesis occurs and the lower epidermis where very little photosynthesis occurs
The outer part of the leaf is called the cuticle. It is a waxy layer and does not comprise of live cells. It's function is to prevent the leaf from desiccation (drying out).
the cuticle
Yes, conifers have a cuticle on the surface of their leaves. The cuticle is a waxy layer that helps prevent water loss and protects the leaf from damage.
how are leafs different
No, cuticle does not contain chlorophyll.
Thick cuticle limits transpiration.
leafs lots of leafs
No, the upper epidermis is covered by a cuticle.
No. A coil spring has coils, no leafs. A leaf spring has leafs, anywhere from one leaf to many leafs depending on the application.
cuticle it on the leaf for the bugs to eat to keep out posion