Where Do You Find Plasmodesmata?

Plasmodesmata (singular form: plasmodesma) are intercellular organelles found only in plant and algal cells. (The animal cell "equivalent" is called the gap junction.) The plasmodesmata consist of pores, or channels, lying between individual plant cells, and connect the symplastic space in the plant.

Is plasmodesmata a part of cell wall?

Plasmodesmata-like structures are present in many multicellular organisms with rigid cell walls, but they appear to have evolved independently in different lineages. This indicates cell connectivity which is critical for multicellularity.

What is the function of a plasmodesmata?

Plasmodesmata (PD) are intercellular channels that span the plant cell wall and serve as cytoplasmic bridges to facilitate efficient exchange of signaling molecules between neighboring cells.