abaxial

American

[ab-ak-see-uhl] / æbˈæk si əl /

adjective

being or situated away from the axis.

the abaxial surface of a leaf.

abaxial British

/ æbˈæksɪəl /

adjective

facing away from the axis, as the surface of a leaf Compare adaxial

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Etymology

Origin of abaxial

First recorded in 1850–55; ab- + axial

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Presence of stomata on the abaxial or bottom surface ensures that no, or very little, water is lost due to guttation.

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The abaxial or bottom surface receives more sunlight and water evaporates faster by transpiration.

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Stomata are usually found in higher numbers on the abaxial or bottom surface of a leaf.

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Herbivores do not prefer to eat leaves with stomata on the abaxial or bottom surface.

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Tabulae present, and two larger septa, an axial and abaxial, are always present, with traces of ten smaller septa.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various

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