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Spongy Mesophyll Cell


Irregular shape to make air spaces between cells

Key Stage 3

Meaning

The spongy mesophyll cells are surrounded by air gaps.

A spongy mesophyll cell is a specialised cell in a plant leaf of a plant.

Adaptations of the Spongy Mesophyll Cell

Spongy mesophyll cells have an irregular shape to allow air gaps in the leaf.

About Spongy mesophyll cells Cells

Spongy mesophyll cells are specially adapted to allow gas exchange in the leaf.
Spongy mesophyll cells are found in the leaf of a plant.
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