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The wax cuticle covers the upper epidermis. The main task of the cuticle is to activate cuticular transpiration in a plant. Sometimes a very shiny cuticle may be present in a plant to minimize transpiration of the plant. It basically reflects back sunlight. These are the two main functions.
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∙ 10y agoBoth plants and animals make wax. Bees make honey combs and lanolin is a wax found in wool. Bees wax is a structural component to store honey. Lanolin protects sheep's wool and skin against weather. Plant wax controls water loss from the plant.
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∙ 9y agoThe function of waxes is to keep bacteria and pathogens from entering the body. The wax in ears make dust and bacteria stick to them before they can enter the ear.
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∙ 14y agoIt is helpful in water conservation in plants
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∙ 9y agoA wax refers to a simple lipid that is an ester of a long-chain alcohol and a fatty acid. Its function is to form a protective coating on plant leaves and fruits, as well as in animals.
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Why the leaf of the lotus has a waxy coating on it?
Lotus have waxy coating on the leaves to protect them from water.
What is the waxy coating on insects called?
It is called the cuticle.
Waxy coating that covers the epidermis of a plant?
Cuticle
What is the waxy covering the upper and lower epidermis called?
The waxy coating the epidermis in a plant secretes is called a cuticle.
Why is the top of a leaf waxy?
Leaves have a waxy coating called a cuticle to prevent excess water loss through transpiration. Without this coating they would dry up. The waxy layer blocks the stomata preventing as much water evaporating from them
What could be a hypothesis for the function of the thick waxy coating on a pine needle?
Prevents water loss
Why the leaf of the lotus has a waxy coating on it?
Lotus have waxy coating on the leaves to protect them from water.
What covers the needle of conifer?
waxy coating
What can store water in a cactus?
A waxy coating
Why does lotus have a waxy coating?
Keep water out.
What a cuticle?
a waxy coating on a plant (apex)
What plants of the desert have a waxy coating?
A few desert plants have a waxy coating that helps protect them from the heat and dry air of the dessert. These plants include some varieties of Yucca trees, Creosote and Beavertail Cactus. The waxy coating blocks the plants pores, trapping the moisture inside to prevent them from drying out.
What is the waxy coating on insects called?
It is called the cuticle.
Why does lotus leaves have a waxy coating?
Keep water out.
Why do leave have a waxy?
Leaves have a waxy coating called a cuticle to prevent excess water loss through transpiration. Without this coating they would dry up. The waxy layer blocks the stomata preventing as much water evaporating from them
What is waxy waterproof coating on plants is called?
A cuticle is the waxy material that helps plants retain water.
Waxy coating that covers the epidermis of a plant?
Cuticle
