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UPPER EPIDERMIS [1 record]

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Record 1 1996-03-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plant Biology
DEF

The superficial layer of cells.

CONT

Soon the young leaf blade is roughly six layers thick. ... in the outermost layer, or epidermis, the cells tend to lie flat, like paving stones, and form a protective cover over the rest of the leaf.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie végétale
DEF

Tissu généralement constitué par une seule assise de cellules, qui tapisse toute la surface extérieure des végétaux vasculaires et dont la fonction est de les limiter et de les protéger contre les dangers du monde extérieur. Ce tissu présente une différenciation variée et spéciale.

Spanish

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