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Leaf Apertures Crossword Clue
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STOMATA which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
STOMATA
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "STOMATA" which means:
- noun
- • One of the tiny pores in the epidermis of a leaf or stem through which gases and water vapor pass.
- • A small opening in a membrane; a surgically constructed opening, especially one in the abdominal wall that permits the passage of waste after a colostomy or ileostomy.
- • A mouthlike opening, such as the oral cavity of a nematode.
- • An artificial anus.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The stomata on the underside of the leaves regulate the exchange of gases in plants."
- • "The density of stomata varies among different plant species."
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