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
This limitation matters because stomata respond quickly to changes in light, temperature, humidity and carbon dioxide levels.
From Science Daily • Jan. 7, 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
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 rate of this current is an index of the degree to which the stomata are open.
From Rustic Sounds and Other Studies in Literature and Natural History by Darwin, Francis, Sir
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