Dermal plant tissue constitutes the plant's outer protective covering, on leaves shielded by a cuticle and sometimes trichomes. Generally, it lacks chloroplasts and cannot photosynthesize, with the exception of guard cells.
Dermal Plant Tissue - Outer protective covering of plant- on leaves, protected by cuticle and sometimes trichomes (sharp stuff)- cannot photosynthesize (no chloroplasts) except guard cells
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| Back | - Outer protective covering of plant - on leaves, protected by cuticle and sometimes trichomes (sharp stuff) - cannot photosynthesize (no chloroplasts) except guard cells |
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