How Are Cystolith Formed?
Cystoliths Are Formed by Specialized Cells in the Leaf Epidermis and Function as Internal Light Scatterers That Distribute the Light Flux More Evenly Inside...
Cystoliths are formed by specialized cells in the leaf epidermis and function as internal light scatterers that distribute the light flux more evenly inside the leaf. The initial stalk-like protrusion that connects the cystolith to the outer cell wall is mineralized with silica.
How do you identify cystolith?
(Moraceae) is the presence of cystoliths, deposits of calcium carbonate inside enlarged epidermal (surface) cells. They are visible as dots or variously shaped marks, especially in pressed, dried leaves. They may serve as some kind of protection from leaf-eating insects or other animals.
What type of crystal is cystolith?
cystolith A stalk-like crystal of calcium carbonate formed inside an epidermal cell by crystal growth on to an ingrowth from the cell wall. A cell containing a cystolith is known as a lithocyst.
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