Question
Differentiate between fibers and sclereids.
Fibres | Sclereids | |
Cell | Sclerenchyma fibres are elongated cells which have long tapered ends and are present in most parts of the plant. | Sclerenchyma Sclereids are cells which have a varying shape and are distributed in the cortex, pith, xylem, and phloem of the plants. |
Cell Origin | Origin of the fibres is meristematic. | Sclereids origin from mature parenchymal cells. |
Shape | Fibres are elongated. | Sclereids are broad and in varied shapes. |
Endings | Fibres have tapering ends. | Sclereids have blunt ends. |
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