Which cells form a type of vascular tissue by joining end to end in tubelike columns, develop thick, lignified cell walls, and die at maturity, thus leaving an open-ended, water-conducting tube?

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Vessel members (or vessel elements) are cells that form part of the xylem, a type of vascular tissue. They join end to end to form vessels, have thick, lignified cell walls, and die at maturity, leaving behind a tube for water conduction.

Which Cells Form a Type of Vascular Tissue by Joining