Concept information
Preferred term
xylem vessels
Type
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Topic
Definition
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Wood cells in hardwoods of comparatively large diameter that have open ends and are set one above the other to form continuous tubes called vessels. The openings of the vessels on the surface of a piece of wood are usually referred to as pores.
Broader concept
Synonyms
- vessel elements
- vessel members
- vessels (xylem)
In other languages
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Spanish
URI
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/66212
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