Dermal plant tissue forms the plant's outer protective layer, notably on leaves where it's protected by the cuticle and trichomes. It typically does not perform photosynthesis, except for 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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