For other uses, see API (disambiguation). In computer programming, an Application Programming Interface (API) is a set of subroutine definitions, protocols, and tools for building application software. In general terms, it is a set of clearly defined methods of communication between various software components.
7. epidermis. The epidermis cells (from the Greek ÎµÏÎ¯Î´ÎµÏÎ¼Î¯Î´Î±, meaning over-skin) is a single-layer of cells that covers the leaves, flowers, roots and stems of plants.It forms a boundary between the plant and the external environment.tomata are holes in the plant epidermis that are surrounded by two guard cells, which control the opening and closing of the aperture. These guard cells are in turn surrounded by subsidiary cells which provide a supporting role for the guard cells. Stomata begin as stomatal meristemoids.
in plant (biology): Leaves and roots. Structurally, leaves are composed of an outermost layer of cells called the epidermis. Epidermal cells secrete a waxy substance ( cutin) that forms a cuticle impermeable to water. The pores (stomates) in the epidermis that allow for gas exchange are formed between specialized epidermal cells called guard cells. Vascular bundles (veins) are embedded in the mesophyll, the tissue that includes all...