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Trichomes MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Trichomes
Tree Number(s)
A11.284.917
A18.024.750.825
Unique ID
D064201
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D064201
Scope Note
Hair-like extensions on specialized epidermal surfaces of plants which protect against damage from insects, animals, light degradation and fungal infection. Trichomes may also occur on certain unicellular EUKARYOTES.
Entry Term(s)
Indumentum
Public MeSH Note
2014
History Note
2014
Date Introduced
2014/01/01
Last Updated
2014/01/01
Trichomes Preferred
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