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Distribution of stomata in plants

can anyone please explain this table, why does xerophyte have thick cuticle on the lower surface ? Thanks

Original post by coconut64

can anyone please explain this table, why does xerophyte have thick cuticle on the lower surface ? Thanks

I assume its to reduce water loss since that's the idea behind xerophytes.

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Original post by RMNDK

I assume its to reduce water loss since that's the idea behind xerophytes.

But it has thick cuticle on the upper surface already

Original post by coconut64

But it has thick cuticle on the upper surface already

True that, I really don't know.

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Original post by RMNDK

True that, I really don't know.

Thanks anyway

Original post by coconut64

But it has thick cuticle on the upper surface already

Just cos it has thick cuticle on the upper surface doesnt mean it cant also have it on the lower surface lol? The more water loss that is prevented the better..

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Original post by qwerty123A

Just cos it has thick cuticle on the upper surface doesnt mean it cant also have it on the lower surface lol? The more water loss that is prevented the better..

Oh okay. Thanks

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