Question

what are the differences between Epidermis and bark?

Answer 1

Epidermis are living cells that are found in single layer . The bark of trees are cork which is a form of epidermis . The cuticle here is not present. When the plant becomes old these epidermis turn gradually to the cork cambium and then after rapid division they form cork.

Answer 2

The differences between bark and epidermis are as follows,

Bark

• The outermost and the extreme layer of a tree is called as bark.
• It is not permeable in nature.
• It is mostly made up of dead cells.
• It is hard and woody in nature.

Epidermis

• An outermost single layer formed of cells on the surface of leaves, stem of a plant is known as epidermis.
• Epidermis is a permeable structure.
• It is formed of living cells.
• It is a layer of protective cells that form a covering and it is soft in nature.