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STOMATE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-02-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- stoma
1, record 1, English, stoma
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A structure composed of two guard cells and the opening between them in the epidermis of a leaf or stem, functioning in gas exchange. 2, record 1, English, - stoma
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Some workers prefer to use the term "stoma" for the aperture or pore only, and "stomata apparatus" for the stoma plus the guard cells. 3, record 1, English, - stoma
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
stoma: plural stomata. 2, record 1, English, - stoma
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- stomate
1, record 1, French, stomate
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chaque stomate est constitué de deux cellules jumelles, les cellules de garde, disposées symétriquement de part et d'autre d'une paroi mitoyenne qui se clive en fente. Cette fente s'élargit en un large ostiole à travers lequel peuvent diffuser librement les gaz. 2, record 1, French, - stomate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les stomates contrôlent les échanges gazeux, y compris ceux de la vapeur d'eau, entre la plante et le milieu ambiant. Bien qu'il existe des stomates dans toutes les parties aériennes, ils sont plus abondants dans les feuilles. 3, record 1, French, - stomate
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- estoma
1, record 1, Spanish, estoma
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-05-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plant Biology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- stoma
1, record 2, English, stoma
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- stomate 2, record 2, English, stomate
correct
- stomatal pore 3, record 2, English, stomatal%20pore
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A minute pore in the epidermis of leaves or stems which functions in gaseous exchange between a plant and its external environment. 4, record 2, English, - stoma
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Epidermis of leaves ... contains numerous guard cells [placed pairwise] the open space between two paired guard cells is a stoma. 5, record 2, English, - stoma
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Stomas are bordered by guard cells which function in the regulation of the size of the opening: stomas plus guard cells are referred to as the stomatal apparatus. 4, record 2, English, - stoma
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
stoma [designates usually] the opening together with its associated guard cells and accessory cells. 6, record 2, English, - stoma
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
stoma: The plural form is stomata or stomas. 7, record 2, English, - stoma
Record 2, Key term(s)
- stomata
- stomatal opening
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Biologie végétale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- stomate
1, record 2, French, stomate
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À l'échelle microscopique, on trouve un autre exemple de courant induit chez les végétaux qui réalisent des échanges gazeux par l'intermédiaire des stomates ou pores de la feuille. 2, record 2, French, - stomate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les stomates [...] se trouvent sur la face inférieure des feuilles [et] sont régulièrement répartis dans l'épiderme. 3, record 2, French, - stomate
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Biología vegetal
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- estoma
1, record 2, Spanish, estoma
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poro de la superficie epidérmica de las hojas que comunica los tejidos y espacios intercelulares de éstas con el exterior. 1, record 2, Spanish, - estoma
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