stomata
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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When water reaches the leaves, it evaporates through tiny openings known as stomata.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 15, 2026
As carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere increase, plants may need to open their stomata less frequently, leading to decreased transpiration and preserving more groundwater.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2024
Coincidentally, the closure of stomata also obstructs the preferred entry points for nutrient-sucking pests like spider mites.
From Science Daily ● May 3, 2024
But when the air and soil are so dry that they can’t meet demand, a tree will eventually close the stomata, or pores, on its leaves to avoid losing precious water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2023
The dura mater is well provided with lymph vessels, which in all probability open by stomata on the free inner surface.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various
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