Epidermis is thicker in plants living in desert environment. Why
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Small pores, called stomata, are present on the leaf, and help in the exchange of gases and water. Epidermal cells on the aerial parts of the plant secrete a waxy, water-resistant layer on their outer surface. ... In desert plants, epidermis has a thick waxy coating of cutin, to check water loss.
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The epidermis of a desert plant is thicker Than the normal ones
This is because in a desert due to high temperatures loss of water could take place
There fore to prevent loss do water these desert plants close their stomata and also with the help of thicker epidermis water won’t be evaporated
The epidermis of a desert plant is thicker Than the normal ones
This is because in a desert due to high temperatures loss of water could take place
There fore to prevent loss do water these desert plants close their stomata and also with the help of thicker epidermis water won’t be evaporated
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