Question

why are sclereids called as stone cell​

Answer 1

Brachysclereids resemble parenchyma cells in shape, but are made almost entirely of secondary cell wall. These non-living cells are also called stone cells because they form the "grit" in pear fruit. The inner portion of a sclereid cell is called the Lumen.

Answer 2

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Sclereids has highly Thickened and lignified cell walls and sclereids are the reduced Form of sclerenchyma ....so therefore they are reffered as stone cells.

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