- plural of stoma.
stomata
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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As the research team explained, "Traditionally, we've had to choose between seeing the stomata or measuring their function."
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
The findings published in Plant Physiology found the peak closure of stomata is achieved within a time frame of 24 to 30 hours.
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
This layer is pierced by a number of small openings, known as stomata, which bring the cavity into direct communication with lymph spaces or vessels lying beneath the membrane.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various
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