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SCLERENCHYMA [1 record]

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Record 1 2004-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Biology
DEF

A protective or supporting tissue in higher plants of cells with walls thickened and lignified and often mineralized.

OBS

sclerenchymas or sclerenchymata.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie végétale
DEF

Tissu lignifié de soutien formant le squelette des plantes, surtout constitué de fibres et de cellules mortes à membrane épaisse. [...] Ex.: le noyau des fruits.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Biología vegetal
DEF

Tejido de sostén de los vegetales formado por células muertas, cuya membrana está reforzada por depósitos secundarios de lignina. Forma los vasos leñosos.

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