PLANTS
PLANT TISSUE
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Question
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____ are the hairy outgrowth that insulates the plant and saves them from excess heat or cold.
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Stomata
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Trichomes
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Cuticle
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Four examples of thorny or hairy plant stems: a rose, barberry, plum and stinging nettle.
Detailed explanation-2: -In summary, trichomes-the harmless-looking hairs on plant leaves-can protect plants in multiple ways before, during, and after attack by caterpillars or other insects.
Detailed explanation-3: -Small hairs on the leaf (called trichomes) help keep the plant cool and protect it from the sun. The hairs reduce the rate of water loss (through transpiration) by deflecting the effects of wind, heat, and direct sunlight.
Detailed explanation-4: -Trichomes, the hairs found on the surfaces of plant stems and leaves, are frequently used to detect crawling insects.
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