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As the upper surface is covered with a waxy cuticle which protects the plant from dehydration if the stomata were covered by a cuticle they would not be able to function.
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∙ 11y agoso that it could prevent the sunlight from evaporating the excessive water loss from the plant through the stomata and also to prevent excessive water loss.
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Where are stomata generally most abundant in the majority of leaves?
On a dorsi-ventral leaf most of the stomata are found on the lower side of the leaf, that remains away from sunlight. On an iso-bilateral leaf stomata are present on both the sides, upper as well as lower.
The tiny holes on the underside of a leaf are the?
the holes in the underside of the leaf is called '' stomata''hope that helped
What does a porometer measure?
a porometer measures the water that is lost or dispersed from the leaf's stomata, which is on the underside of the leaf
Is the stomata on both sides of the leaf?
yes but it far more common on the underside
What plant leaf is adapted to prevent water loss?
Most of their stomata are on the underside of the leaf.
Where are the stomata located in dicot?
Underside the leaf to prevent excess transpiration
Where are stomata generally most abundant in the majority of leaves?
On a dorsi-ventral leaf most of the stomata are found on the lower side of the leaf, that remains away from sunlight. On an iso-bilateral leaf stomata are present on both the sides, upper as well as lower.
The tiny holes on the underside of a leaf are the?
the holes in the underside of the leaf is called '' stomata''hope that helped
Where is the stomata on the plant?
In the underside of the leaf
What are the openings on the underside of a leaf?
These are called "stomata".
What is the name of th opening in the underside of a leaf?
the stomata
What is the opening on the underside of the leaf?
The small,microscopic openings on the underside of a leaf is called Stomata(plural,stoma).
How does an air molecule get sucked into a leaf?
Usually through stomata (pores) on the underside of the leaf.
What are small openings on the underside of a leaf called?
They are called stomata, openings or pores in the epidermis of leaves.
What does a porometer measure?
a porometer measures the water that is lost or dispersed from the leaf's stomata, which is on the underside of the leaf
Is the stomata on both sides of the leaf?
yes but it far more common on the underside
What allow gaseous exchange between leaf and atmosphere?
Stomata on the underside of the leaf control the passage of gases into and out of the leaf.
