Definition: The term "plasmalemma" is a term used in botany to describe the structures that form on or around plants, such as leaves and stems. These structures are called plasmalemmas because they come from the cell walls of plant cells. Plasmalemmas can be classified into two types: plasmalemmata and plasmalemmae. Plasmalemmata are small structures made up of specialized cells that have been modified or altered by bacteria, fungi, or