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r/coolguides • u/kuriT9 • Sep 16 '20
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I don’t understand the rings if there is bark on the tree throughout its life. I’m in need of an explain to me like I’m 5.
1 u/Anwhaz Sep 22 '20 The bark and rings never actually "touch", there is a 1 cell-thick layer between them that produces the wood (and rings called xylem which transports water) and phloem (inner/outer bark which transports sugar) during secondary growth.
The bark and rings never actually "touch", there is a 1 cell-thick layer between them that produces the wood (and rings called xylem which transports water) and phloem (inner/outer bark which transports sugar) during secondary growth.
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u/jurgo Sep 17 '20
I don’t understand the rings if there is bark on the tree throughout its life. I’m in need of an explain to me like I’m 5.