Tyloses are outgrowths of which cells that enter vessel lumens?
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Correct answer: Xylem parenchyma
Tyloses are balloon-like extensions of adjacent xylem parenchyma cells that push through pits into the vessels. They typically form in heartwood to block water flow and prevent decay.
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