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Mesophyll

Description:

Mesophyll refers to the specialized tissue found within plant leaves. It is responsible for photosynthesis, gas exchange, and nutrient storage.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Anatomy

In anatomy, mesophyll is the parenchyma tissue that is located between the upper and lower epidermis of a leaf.

Example sentence: The mesophyll contains chloroplasts, which are responsible for capturing sunlight during photosynthesis.

2. Noun - Botany

In botany, mesophyll is the internal tissue of a leaf, consisting of the palisade mesophyll and spongy mesophyll.

Example sentence: The mesophyll in plants facilitates the exchange of gases with the atmosphere.

3. Adjective - Popular

Popularly, mesophyll can be used as an adjective to describe something related to plant leaf tissue.

Example sentence: The mesophyll structure of this plant enables efficient water and nutrient absorption.

4. Adjective - Local

In a local context, mesophyll can be an adjective referring to a specific type of vegetation found within a particular region.

Example sentence: The local ecosystem consists of a diverse range of mesophyll plant species.

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