What is the difference between lenticels and stomata?
Lenticels |
Stomata |
(i) These are aerating pores found in the barks or stems of plants. |
(i) These are cell structures in the epidermis layers of leaves and stems. |
(ii) Guard cells do not surround lenticels. |
(ii) Guard cells surround the stomata. |
(iii) Unregulated opening of the lenticels. |
(iii) Regulated opening of the stomata. |
(iv) Helps in the removal of waste. |
(iv) Helps in gas exchange. |