Climbing lily pollen, SEM
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Climbing lily pollen, SEM
Climbing lily pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from the climbing lily flower (Gloriosa superba). The grains have a highly sculptured outer wall (exine), which may assist in their dispersal by improving their adherence to pollinating insects. The characteristic surface of pollen grains is used by botanists to recognise and classify plants. Each pollen grain contains a male gamete (reproductive cell) that is intended to fertilise an egg or ovule (female gamete), and initiate the formation of a seed for a new plant. Magnification: x500 when printed at 10 centimetres wide
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Dispersal Exine False Colour Gamete Gametes Grain Grains Magnified Image Microscopic Subjects Outer Wall Pollen Re Production Reproductive Sculpted False Coloured Gloriosa Lily Gloriosa Superba
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of climbing lily pollen grains. Under the scanning electron microscope (SEM), these grains reveal a highly sculptured outer wall, known as exine, which serves a crucial purpose in their dispersal. The textured surface enhances their adherence to pollinating insects, aiding in successful reproduction and plant propagation. Botanists rely on the characteristic features of pollen grains to identify and classify different plant species. Each individual grain contains a male gamete or reproductive cell that plays a vital role in fertilizing an egg or ovule – the female gamete. This union initiates the formation of new plants through seed development. Magnified at 500 times its original size, this false-colored image provides us with an extraordinary glimpse into the microscopic world of biological reproduction. The vibrant colors used in this SEM capture not only scientific detail but also artistic expression. The climbing lily flower, scientifically known as Gloriosa superba, is renowned for its stunning blooms and now reveals its hidden secrets through this mesmerizing photograph. As we explore this botanical wonderland, it becomes evident how nature's intricacies are meticulously designed to ensure life's continuity and diversity. This remarkable image from Science Photo Library invites us to appreciate both the scientific significance and aesthetic allure found within even the tiniest components of our natural world - reminding us that there is always more than meets the eye when it comes to understanding our environment.
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