Dermal Tissue
Dermal tissue is the outermost layer of plants, analogous to the skin of animals. This layer is more commonly known as the epidermis, the same as our outer layer. They are one of the three types of plant tissues, along with vascular and ground tissue. Just as the skin protects our bodies, dermal tissues perform the same function in plants. They are found covering the younger parts of a plant, including leaves, roots, stems, flowers, fruits, and seeds....