Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stromata

Noun

/strəʊˈmɑːtə/

Definition

Stromata are small openings or pores typically found on the surface of leaves and stems in plants, allowing for gas exchange.

Examples

The stromata on the undersides of leaves open during the day to allow carbon dioxide in.
Changes in temperature can cause stromata to close, reducing transpiration.
Stromata play a vital role in regulating water loss and gas exchange in plants.

Meaning

The term stromata refers to the plural form of stroma, which is a structural feature in plants that facilitates processes like photosynthesis and respiration.