companion cells

A form of companion cell — A specific type of parenchyma cell located in the phloem that assists the sieve-tube cell in its function.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of companion cell
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APA

companion cells. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/companion%20cells

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“companion cells.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/companion%20cells. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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