Difference between tracheids and vessels.
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Tracheids and vessels are the two water conducting elements found in the xylem. Tracheids are the major conducting element in ferns and gymnosperms. Vessels are only present in angiosperms. ... The main difference between tracheids and vessels is their diameter and the efficiency in water conduction.
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Tracheids are elongated cells in the xylem of vascular plants that serve in the transport of water and mineral salts. Tracheids are one of two types of tracheary elements, vessel elements being the other. Tracheids, unlike vessel elements, do not have perforation plates.
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