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Resembling wax in appearance or consistency; viscid; adhesive; soft; hence, yielding; pliable; impressible.
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∙ 13y agoPlants such as Hoyas are described as having "waxy" leaves because they have a waxy feel.
The waxiness is in actual fact an extra thick cuticle layer on the leaf, designed to protect the leaf from dehydration.
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What waxy substance cover the leaf surface?
the waxy material in the leaf is called "CUTIN"
Is the waxy layer thicker or thinner than the epidermis?
the waxy layer is thinner than the epidermis
Which biome has spiny plants with waxy cuticles?
The tropical rainforest does not have thick waxy needles. The coniferous forest has thick waxy needles so that water on the needles wont easily be evaporated.
Does Pterophyta have waxy cuticles?
yes
What is waxy waterproof coating on plants is called?
A cuticle is the waxy material that helps plants retain water.
The waxy covering of cells?
The epidermis is the waxy layers of some cells
Who was considered waxy in the Lord of the Flies?
the origional waxy is their old headmaster
Are Yukon Gold potatoes waxy?
Yes, Yukon Gold potatoes are waxy. Their texture is more waxy than the Yellow Finn potatoes, though more creamy and less waxy than the red potato.
Are croton leaves waxy?
Yes, croton leaves are waxy to some degree.
What another source of the black waxy pigments in carbon paper?
waxy pigment
The waxy secretion of the ear is?
the waxy substance secreted by the ceruminous glands in the ears is called cerumen.
What waxy substance cover the leaf surface?
the waxy material in the leaf is called "CUTIN"
What is the prefix for waxy?
The word waxy does not have a prefix, nor does it serve as a prefix for other words.
What is a waxy lipid covering plants'?
The answer you are looking for is Cuticle (a waxy lipid covering plants)
Can a leaf have no waxy surface?
Yes a leaf can not have a waxy surface if it is so adapted. The waxy surface is designed to keep water off, and inside of the leaf. Leaves in the rain forest often have a waxy surface to keep from being constantly saturated in water.
Is the waxy layer thicker or thinner than the epidermis?
the waxy layer is thinner than the epidermis
Why the leaf of the lotus has a waxy coating on it?
Lotus have waxy coating on the leaves to protect them from water.
