sclereid

(noun)

a reduced form of sclerenchyma cells with highly-thickened, lignified walls

Related Terms

  • tracheid
  • sclerenchyma
  • stoma
  • collenchyma
  • xylem
  • parenchyma
  • pith
  • lignin
  • phloem
  • trichome
  • cortex

Examples of sclereid in the following topics:

  • Stem Anatomy

    • There are two types of sclerenchyma cells: fibers and sclereids.
    • Fibers are long, slender cells; sclereids are smaller-sized.
    • Sclereids give pears their gritty texture.
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