Aquatic plants have most of their stomata on the upper leaf surfaces. Give a reason for this.
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Aquatic plants have most of their stomata on the upper leaf surfaces. Give a reason for this.
Stomata:
Stomata are microscopic openings in the epidermis of plants that allow for gas exchange. A stoma is opened and closed by two cells on either side of the pore called guard cells.
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View this answerIn most plants, stomata are located on the bottom leaf surfaces to reduce moisture loss due to heat. However, in aquatic plants such as water lilies,...
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