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From: Foliar micromorphology and anatomy of Ugni molinae Turcz. (Myrtaceae), with particular reference to schizogenous secretory cavities

Figure 2

Light micrographs (LM) of the leaves of U. molinae. (A) Anatomical overview of the leaf blade. (B) Leaf clearing showing reticulate tertiary venation. (C) Epidermal cells and cuticle. (D) Leaf clearing showing sinuous epidermal cells and anomocytic stomata on the abaxial surface. (E) Transverse section of the mesophyll showing stomata with cutinized outer periclinal walls of guard cells and stomatal chamber connected to the spongy parenchyma. cu, cuticle; ep, epidermal cells. Arrow: stomata. Scale bars = 100 μm.

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Revista Chilena de Historia Natural

ISSN: 0717-6317

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