aer·en·chy·ma
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Definition of aerenchyma
: modified parenchymatous tissue having large intracellular air spaces that is found especially in aquatic plants where it facilitates gaseous exchange and maintains buoyancy
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“Aerenchyma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerenchyma. Accessed 24 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of aerenchyma was circa 1893
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