Subsidiary Cell
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<plantfyi-glossary slug="subsidiary-cell"></plantfyi-glossary>Definition
An epidermal cell immediately adjacent to guard cells that assists in stomatal function by facilitating rapid ion exchange. The presence and arrangement of subsidiary cells is a diagnostic character for plant families.
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