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The purpose of the waxy outer layer of a leaf, which is called a cuticle, is to keep the leaf from losing water inside the leaf. Plants that live in the water do not have this problem, so they have no cuticle.

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What is the cutical of a plant?

A waxy,waterproof texture that covers the leaves of most plants to hold it water.


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.


What waxy substance cover the leaf surface?

the waxy material in the leaf is called "CUTIN"


What is the waxy covering of a leaf?

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What is the adaptation of a waxy leaf?

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What is the waxy cuticle on a leaf?

It's the top of the leaf which has many layers


Is the top part of the leaf covered by a waxy surface?

Yes, the top part of the leaf is usually covered by a waxy surface called the cuticle. This waxy cuticle helps prevent water loss and protects the leaf from physical damage and pathogens.


What is Waxy layer of the leaf?

The waxy layer of the leaf, known as the cuticle, is a waterproof barrier that covers the outer surface of the leaf. It helps prevent excessive water loss from the leaf through evaporation and protects the leaf from damage by external factors such as UV radiation and pathogens. The cuticle also serves to reduce water droplet formation on the leaf surface, helping to prevent fungal growth.


What is the waxy covering the leaf?

the cuticle


What is the top waxy layer of a leaf called?

The top waxy layer of a leaf is called the cuticle. It helps to reduce water loss from the leaf and protect the leaf from environmental stresses such as UV radiation and pathogens.


What is waxy waterproof coating on plants is called?

A cuticle is the waxy material that helps plants retain water.


What is a waxy covering on the skin of a leaf?

cuticle it on the leaf for the bugs to eat to keep out posion