Key differences, features, and comparative analysis of Element and Living/Dead.
| Element | Living/Dead | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tracheids | Dead, elongated, tapering, lignified | Chief water-conducting element; present in all vascular plants |
| Vessels (trachea) | Dead tube with wide lumen, perforated end walls | Efficient water conduction; characteristic of angiosperms |
| Xylem fibres | Dead, thick-walled | Mechanical support |
| Xylem parenchyma | Living | Stores food; radial conduction of water |
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