Question

What is the difference between lenticels and stomata?

Answer 1

Lenticels can be seen on fruit surfaces such as mango, apple and avocado. Lenticels allow the exchange of gasses between the atmosphere and the internal tissues of the organs. Stomata are tiny openings or pores in plant tissue that allow gas to be exchanged. Stomata is typically found in the leaves of the plant, but can also be found in some stems. Specialized cells, known as guard cells, surround stomatitis and act to open and close them.

Complete answer:

Character	Stomata	Lenticels
Detail	Stomata are small pores found on leaf epidermis stem.	Lens-shaped pores which are present on woody stems.
Presence	Present on the epidermis.	Lenticels are present on peridermis.
Photosynthesis	Stomata are having guard cells that have presence of chloroplast, so can perform photosynthesis.	Lenticels do not have chloroplast and are unable in performing photosynthesis.
Active	Active in daytime.	Are active both during day and night.
Function	Are responsible for performing gaseous exchange as well as transpiration.	Are responsible for performing gaseous exchange.
Formation	Stomata can be found in all the plants (primary as well as secondary growth).	Lenticels are present only after secondary growth.

Note: Similarities between lenticels and stomata:
1.Both lenticels and stomata are tiny pores, such as openings found on various parts of the plant.
2.Both stomata and lenticels are involved in gas exchange.
3.Both allow the release of water vapor into the atmosphere.
4.Both stomata and lenticels are made up entirely of living cells.
5.All stomata and lenticels are exposed to the outer world.