Key Concepts: In dicotyledonous leaves there are two types of mesophyll cells, palisade mesophyll and spongy mesophyll. Palisade mesophyll cells form a layer beneath the upper epidermis whereas spongy mesophyll cells are internal to the lower epidermis. major role of leaf mesophyll cells is to contain large populations of chloroplasts, which carry out photosynthetic carbon assimilation facilitating plant growth. Keywords: palisade mesophyll; spongy mesophyll; airspace; bundle sheath; chloroplast. Figure 1.
A ridge or mountain ridge is a geological feature consisting of a chain of mountains or hills that form a continuous elevated crest for some distance. Ridges are usually termed hills or mountains as well, depending on size.
2. the highest point or level: riding the crest of popularity. 3. a ridge or ridgelike formation. 4. the foamy top of a wave. 5. the point of highest flood, as of a river. 6. a tuft or other natural growth on the top of the head of an animal, as the comb of a rooster. 7. the ridge of the neck of a horse, dog, etc. 8. the mane growing from this ridge. 9. an ornament or emblem on a knight's helmet. 10. a. a heraldic device above the escutcheon on a coat of arms.