Xylem filter (IMAGE)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Xylem filter

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Xylem tissue in gymnosperm sapwood can be used?for?water filtration (as seen on top). Xylem is comprised of conduits that are interconnected?by membranes that? filter out?contaminants present in water (bottom).

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Courtesy: N.R. Fuller, Sayo Studio

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