what is the purpose of the leaf
Adaption of leaf Purpose; Thin: Short distance for carbon dioxide to diffuse into the leaf: Contains chlorophyll and other pigments: To absorb light from different parts of the Sun's spectrum: Network of vascular bundles (veins) To support the leaf, and to transport water and carbohydrates Stomata stomata: Tiny holes in the epidermis (skin) of a leaf - usually on the undersides of leaves. They control water loss and gas exchange by openng and closing.