👉 Stromatolysis, also known as "stomatal lumen formation," is a process in plants that involves the development of small openings or channels within the cells called stromata. These stromata are located on the surface of the plant cell wall and are responsible for facilitating gas exchange between the cell and its environment. Stromatolysis occurs when a plant cell has lost its ability to absorb water and nutrients, and therefore, it is unable to function properly as a plant