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Stomata is the plural form of the word stoma. In regards to plants, stomata are small pores in plant leaves that have cells surrounding them that control the opening and closing of the pore to release gases (oxygen). In anatomy and zoology the word stoma refers to an opening in the body such as the mouth or ears. In medicine, a stoma is an artificial hole created by surgery, as often seen in the throats of long-time smokers who lose their voice-box.
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∙ 14y agoI can't give you the exact scientific definition; but it is a small pore on the underside of a leaf that lets both gases and water (in vapor form) enter and exit the plant.
It is flanked but two cells called 'guard cells' which the plant fills with water in order to open them and allow exchange, or drains them so they close to stop gas exchange and water loss.
Stomata - gap that opens between two guard cells; lets water vapor and gases diffuse across the epidermis of a leaf or primary stem.
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What part of the plant exchanges gases?
The Stoma or the Stomata (plural) .
What are small pores on the leaf surface called?
stomata :) i think...
Do lotus leaf have stomata?
Yes they do! All leaves have stomata, but the lotus's stomata are on the top of the leaf, not the bottom.
Which plants have sunken stomata?
generally xerophytic plants have sunken stomata
Do stomata present in mushroom?
No , stomata are not present in mushroom as they are fungi . Stomata are present in plants for gaseous exchange .
What is the small opening under a leaf called?
Stomata
What is the openings on the underside of leaves?
stomata =Specialized passages through the cuticle that enable plants to exchange gases.
Specialized structures that allow gas to enter and leave leaf?
Stomata
What is singular form of stomata?
Stomata is already the plural form of stoma.
What part of the plant exchanges gases?
The Stoma or the Stomata (plural) .
What are small pores on the leaf surface called?
stomata :) i think...
What tiny openings on plants leaves are called?
Stomata
What are the tiny holes in plant's leaves called?
Stoma (plural stomata), they are the pores used for gas exchange.
Do lotus leaf have stomata?
Yes they do! All leaves have stomata, but the lotus's stomata are on the top of the leaf, not the bottom.
Which plants have sunken stomata?
generally xerophytic plants have sunken stomata
Do stomata present in mushroom?
No , stomata are not present in mushroom as they are fungi . Stomata are present in plants for gaseous exchange .
What are the tiny holes in leaves through which carbon dioxide enters?
Stomata are present in between guard cells of green leaves.
