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.
* 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.
Bark forms on a tree as a protective outer layer. It helps shield the tree from physical damage, pests, and disease. As the inner layers of the tree grow, the outer bark is pushed out and eventually replaced.