Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305073951
Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 27, Problem 6SQ
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Concept introduction: The plant surface is covered by the dermal tissues. It is a complex plant tissue with more than one cell type. It protects the inner tissues of the plant and also connects them to the outer world. Epidermis is the primary surface tissue of the plant. The dermal tissues help to detect excess water loss and invasion by insects and microorganisms.

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