vestured pit
botany
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A vestured pit is a type of pit in plant cells, specifically in xylem, that has small outgrowths projecting into the pit cavity from the secondary wall around the pit. These pits are part of the plant's vascular system, which transports water and minerals. The pit membrane, consisting of the primary wall and middle lamella, closes the pit externally. Vestured pits are a feature that distinguishes them from simple pits, which lack such prominent overarching margins.123
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