Angiosperm Leaf: Abaxial Mucous Gland in Nymphaea Leaf
cross section: Nymphea leaf
common name: Waterlily
magnification: 400x
Berkshire Community College Bioscience Image Library
Both the upper (adaxial) and lower (abaxial) epidermis are uniseriate and contain chloroplasts. The air exposed adaxial epidermis is well cutinized and contain numerous stomata that open into large substomatal air chambers. The submerged abaxial epidermis has a very thin cuticle and lacks stomata. Dark staining slime glands are present on the abaxial surface.
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Angiosperm Leaf: Abaxial Mucous Gland in Nymphaea Leaf
cross section: Nymphea leaf
common name: Waterlily
magnification: 400x
Berkshire Community College Bioscience Image Library
Both the upper (adaxial) and lower (abaxial) epidermis are uniseriate and contain chloroplasts. The air exposed adaxial epidermis is well cutinized and contain numerous stomata that open into large substomatal air chambers. The submerged abaxial epidermis has a very thin cuticle and lacks stomata. Dark staining slime glands are present on the abaxial surface.
Technical Questions:bioimagesoer@gmail.com