Preferred Term:
trichomes
Definition:
Hair-like extensions on specialized epidermal surfaces of plants which protect against damage from insects, animals, light degradation and fungal infection. Trichomes may also occur on certain unicellular eukaryotes.
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Entry Terms:
- plant hairs
- leaf hairs
- hairs (plant)
- stem hairs
- colleters
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/44304
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