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stomata stoma with guard cells
Dive into stomate transpiration of a Pegonia plant highlighting functions of guard cells and root hairs
How leaves are adapted to their environments
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Dive into stomate transpiration of a Pegonia plant highlighting functions of guard cells and root hairs
Microphotography and animation of stomate function
Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
How leaves are adapted to their environments
Learn about how the structure of leaves affects their function.
Video: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

Images

stomata
Stomata on the surface of a leaf seen under a microscope.
© barbol88—iStock/Getty Images
stoma with guard cells
Scanning electron micrograph of an open spinach stoma with two guard cells (green)....
ARS Electron and Confocal Microscopy Unit/USDA
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