Based on Position of stomata what are types of the leaf?
Write example of the each type of the leaves?
Answers
Based on the position of the stomata leaves are divided into four parts
1. Epistomatic leaf- In those type of leaf stomata are present on the upper side.
Example- Floating leaves like Lotus, Victoria regia etc. come under this.
2. Hypostomatic leaf- Generally in those stomata is present on the lower surface.
Example- Most of the dicot leaves come under this type of leaf.
3. Amphistomatic leaf- In those type of the leaves both surface have stomata.
Example- Mostly monocot leaves.
4. Astomatic leaf- In those stomata is not present means stomata is absent.
Example- All submerged leaves like Vallisneria, Hydrilla etc.
Based on Position of STOMATA, leaves are divided into 4 parts⇒
✏Hypostomatic Leaf—
having stomata only on the underside.
Examples~apples, walnut
✏Epistomatic Leaf—
having stomata upper surface of leaf
Examples~ water lily
✏ Amphistomatic Leaf—
having stomata both surfaces of the leaf
Examples~wheat, rice
✏Pontamoeton Leaf—
In submerged aquatic plants the stomata are generally absent or if present, they are non-functional.
Examples~Potamogeton.
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