The part of the bark that is still living is referred to as what?
Understand the Problem
The question asks you to identify the living part of tree bark. You need to recall the structure of tree bark and the functions of its different layers to pick the correct answer from the given options.
Answer
The living part of the bark is the inner bark, or phloem.
The living part of the bark is the inner bark, also known as the phloem, which transports food to the rest of the tree.
Answer for screen readers
The living part of the bark is the inner bark, also known as the phloem, which transports food to the rest of the tree.
More Information
The phloem is a short-lived tissue. As the tree grows, the older phloem is pushed outward and eventually dies, becoming part of the outer bark.
Tips
A common mistake is thinking the entire bark is alive, but the outer bark consists of dead tissue.
Sources
- Anatomy of a tree | US Forest Service - fs.usda.gov
- Bark (botany) - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- TPWD: Tree Bark -- Young Naturalist - tpwd.texas.gov
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