What is the difference between stomata and lenticels?

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Stomata:
Stomata are minute holes or apertures in plant tissue that permit gas exchange.
Lenticels:
A lenticel is a porous tissue found in the periderm of secondary thickening organs, the bark of woody stems, and the roots of dicotyledonous flowering plants. It is made up of cells with vast intercellular spaces.
S.no Stomata Lenticels
1. Stomata are found on the epidermis. The peridermis contains lenticels.
2. Stomata have guard cells with chloroplasts, allowing them to undergo photosynthesis Because lenticels lack chloroplasts, they are unable to perform photosynthesis.
3. It is active during the day. . Lenticels are functional at all hours of the day and night.
4. Gaseous exchange, as well as transpiration, are their responsibilities. Are responsible for performing a gaseous exchange.

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S.no	Stomata	Lenticels
1.	Stomata are found on the epidermis.	The peridermis contains lenticels.
2.	Stomata have guard cells with chloroplasts, allowing them to undergo photosynthesis	Because lenticels lack chloroplasts, they are unable to perform photosynthesis.
3.	It is active during the day.	. Lenticels are functional at all hours of the day and night.
4.	Gaseous exchange, as well as transpiration, are their responsibilities.	Are responsible for performing a gaseous exchange.