Stomate (Noun)
Meaning
A minute epidermal pore in a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor can pass.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The stomate on the underside of the leaf allowed for gas exchange and transpiration to occur.
- Stomates are typically found on the lower surface of leaves, where they can facilitate the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- The density of stomates on a leaf can vary depending on the plant species and environmental conditions.
- In times of drought, the stomates on the plant's leaves closed to conserve water and prevent dehydration.
- The stomate's guard cells regulated the opening and closing of the pore to control the rate of transpiration and gas exchange.