Hairs on a leaf surface

  • S. Schuller
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Hairs on a leaf surface. S. Schuller. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Stellate trichomes (star-shaped hairs) on the underside of a succulent leaf. These hairs help to reduce water loss and protect against insects. Stomata are also visible on the leaf surface.

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