Stomata

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stomata)

In botany, a stoma (plural stomata) is a pore, found in the epidermis of leaves, stems and other organs that is used to control gas exchange. The pore is bordered by a pair of specialized [parenchyma] cells known as guard cells that are responsible for regulating the size of the opening. (Wikipedia)

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Stoma

Approved Date
11-Mar-2013

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