Anatomy

Trichomes

Hair-like extensions on specialized epidermal surfaces of plants which protect against damage from insects, animals, light degradation and fungal infection. Trichomes may also occur on certain unicellular EUKARYOTES.

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Abstract

Hair-like extensions on specialized epidermal surfaces of plants which protect against damage from insects, animals, light degradation and fungal infection. Trichomes may also occur on certain unicellular EUKARYOTES.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Indumentum
  • Indumentums
  • Trichome

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Aspects Covered

20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2014

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  1. A11w.284w.917w
  2. A18.024.750w.825w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Trichomes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D064201. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D064201
  2. Trichomes. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichome
  3. Trichomes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1125215