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Assuming you mean in plant life, it prevents dehydration through evaporation
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Is the waxy layer thicker or thinner than the epidermis?
the waxy layer is thinner than the epidermis
What is the waxy coating on the surfaces of plants?
Waxy layer on outer surface of green plants is called cuticle .This cuticle is actually present in outer cell walls of epidermal cells . The wax present in cuticle is a type of lipid . It is waterproof layer which prevents excessive loss of water by transpiration . It also protects plant from abrasive damage. Wax is chemically a mixture of esters of long chain fatty acids eg cerotic acid , montanic acid , long chain alkanes , alcohols , ketones .
What is the name of the waxy coating on leaves?
Leaves have a waxy layer on top of their epidermis layer called the cuticle. This waxy surface protects the leaves from sunburn, dessication (drying out) and reduces attacks by fungi, bacteria, virus particles and insects.
On the outside of leaves is a waxy layer to help prevent water losswhat is the name of this layer?
It is called the Epidermis
Protective waxy layer covering most fruit leaves and stems?
cuticle
Is the waxy layer thicker or thinner than the epidermis?
the waxy layer is thinner than the epidermis
What is the function of the waxy transparent top layer of?
The waxy transparent layer of leaves prevents water evaporation.
What is the function of the waxy transparent top layer?
The waxy transparent layer of leaves prevents water evaporation.
What is the function of the waxy transparent top layer of leave?
The waxy transparent layer of leaves prevents water evaporation.
How is waxy layer similar to a plastic bag?
Hi there a waxy layer is similar to a plastic bag as it is water resistant. if you are talking about plant terms the waxy layer helps get rid of water quicker so the leaf can get more sunlight the waxy layer also sometimes has a residue which puts off animals eating it.
What is the waxy layer that surrounds the leaf?
that is the thick excel layer
What plants that have waxy layer or palisade layer?
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What is the function of the waxy transparent top of layer of leaves?
The waxy transparent layer of leaves prevents water evaporation.
Why a cuticle is absent in piliferous layer?
because cuticle is waxy layer
What is the waxy layer in plants called?
It is called the cuticle
What is the top waxy layer of a leaf called?
The cuticle
What is the waxy coating on the surfaces of plants?
Waxy layer on outer surface of green plants is called cuticle .This cuticle is actually present in outer cell walls of epidermal cells . The wax present in cuticle is a type of lipid . It is waterproof layer which prevents excessive loss of water by transpiration . It also protects plant from abrasive damage. Wax is chemically a mixture of esters of long chain fatty acids eg cerotic acid , montanic acid , long chain alkanes , alcohols , ketones .
