Stomata are small openings in the underside of a leaf that allow gases to flow in and out of the cell. It is surrounded by two guard cells that open and close, depending on various factors.
Stomata are easily found in a plant called a Wandering Jew plant because the underside of the leaves are purple, whereas the stomata are a bright green color.
Yesterday students identified stomata first using a magnifying glass and then using a microscope. Below are some photos of their findings:
4x magnification
10x magnification
40x magnification
