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stomata

American  
[stoh-muh-tuh, stom-uh-, stoh-mah-tuh] / ˈstoʊ mə tə, ˈstɒm ə-, stoʊˈmɑ tə /

noun

  1. a plural of stoma.

stomata British  
/ ˈstəʊmətə, stəʊˈmɑːtə, ˈstɒm- /

noun

  1. the plural of stoma

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The new "Stomata In-Sight" system brings together three advanced technologies in a single setup:

From Science Daily • Jan. 7, 2026

Their study, published in the journal Plant Physiology, introduces a tool called "Stomata In-Sight."

From Science Daily • Jan. 7, 2026

Stomata regulate the opening and closing of guard cells.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Stomata allow oxygen to enter and exit the plant.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Anatomy of Leaves 142 Epidermis, Stomata or Breathing pores 143� 5.

From The Elements of Botany For Beginners and For Schools by Gray, Asa

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