pith
No, bark and wood are not the same thing. Bark is the outer protective layer of a tree trunk, while wood is the material beneath the bark that forms the inner structure of the tree. Bark serves to protect the tree from external elements, while wood provides structural support and conducts water and nutrients throughout the tree.
The cortex of a tree is the outermost layer of tissue found beneath the bark. It is responsible for protecting the inner layers of the tree from damage and disease, as well as for transporting nutrients and water throughout the tree.
Protective tissue
The bark of a mango tree belongs to the tissue group called dermal tissue or outer tissue.
Beavers eat mostly tree bark and the soft tissue inside of tree bark.
The soft layer just beneath the bark in tree trunks is called the cambium layer. It is responsible for producing new cells that allow the tree to grow in diameter.
sapwood
Periderm is another term for tree bark. It comprises tissue surrounding cork cambium.
bark
Yes, tree bark can absorb water to some extent to help transport nutrients and water throughout the tree. However, bark is not as efficient in water absorption as other parts of the tree such as the roots or inner xylem tissue.
Tree bark consists of several layers, primarily the outer bark (periderm) and inner bark (phloem). The outer bark provides protection against environmental factors and pests, while the inner bark is responsible for transporting nutrients produced by photosynthesis. Beneath these layers lies the cambium, a thin layer of actively dividing cells that contributes to the growth of both the bark and the wood (xylem) beneath it. Together, these layers play crucial roles in the tree's health and growth.
* The bark is a tree's "skin". Removal of the bark (in most cases) increases the evaporation of necessary fluids, and allows for easier attack by predators / parasites. * also its removal will damage the phloem tissue starving the roots.