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exodermis

American  
[ek-suh-dur-mis] / ˌɛk səˈdɜr mɪs /

noun

Botany.
  1. a temporary, protective layer of cells in some roots, as in certain orchids.


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Etymology

Origin of exodermis

First recorded in 1895–1900; exo- + -dermis

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Sclerenchyma cells of the exodermis and xylem cells stain red, and phloem cells stain blue.

From Textbooks Jun. 9, 2022

The exodermis is about two cells thick and is made up of sclerenchyma cells that stain red.

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2015

Surrounding the exodermis is the epidermis, which is a single cell layer thick.

From Textbooks Jan. 1, 2015

Root-hair; p.l. piliferous layer; ex. exodermis; co. cortex.

From A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses by Rangachari, K.

These layers of thick-walled cells constitute the exodermis.

From A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses by Rangachari, K.

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