Definition of STOMATA. Meaning of STOMATA. Synonyms of STOMATA

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Definition of STOMATA

Stomata
Stoma Sto"ma, n.; pl. Stomata. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, ?, a mouth.] 1. (Anat.) One of the minute apertures between the cells in many serous membranes. 2. (Bot.) (a) The minute breathing pores of leaves or other organs opening into the intercellular spaces, and usually bordered by two contractile cells. (b) The line of dehiscence of the sporangium of a fern. It is usually marked by two transversely elongated cells. See Illust. of Sporangium. 3. (Zo["o]l.) A stigma. See Stigma, n., 6 (a) & (b) .

Meaning of STOMATA from wikipedia

- In botany, a stoma (pl.: stomata, from Gr**** στόμα, "mouth"), also called a stomate (pl.: stomates), is a pore found in the epidermis of leaves, stems...
- a stoma (pl.: stomata /ˈstoʊmətə/ or stomas) is any opening in the body. For example, a mouth, a nose, and an **** are natural stomata. Any hollow organ...
- governed by the number of stomata, stomatal aperture i.e. the size of the stoma opening, leaf area (allowing for more stomata), temperature differential...
- Trischalis stomata is a moth in the family Erebidae. It was described by Jeremy Daniel Holloway in 2001. It is found on Borneo, Bali and in Singapore...
- water through their stomata to the atmosphere and replace that water with soil moisture taken up by their roots. When the stomata are closed at night...
- cells with lower turgor pressure. Turgor pressure within the stomata regulates when the stomata can open and close, which plays a role in transpiration rates...
- and cohesion to the foliage and out small pores called stomata (singular "stoma"). The stomata are bordered by guard cells and their stomatal accessory...
- The stomata complex regulates the exchange of gases and water vapor between the outside air and the interior of the leaf. Typically, the stomata are more...
- structure. Epidermis is single layered usually with obvious stomata. Opening or closing of stomata is related to water availability. In sufficient supply of...
- lower (abaxial) surfaces that differ in color, hairiness, the number of stomata (pores that intake and output gases), the amount and structure of epicuticular...