Photoreceptors Collection

Rod and cone cells of the eye, SEM C014 / 4866
Rod and cone cells of the eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of rod and cone cells in the retina of a mammalian eye

Retina layers, SEM C018 / 0520
Retina layers, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The retina of the human eye is found on the inside of the eyeball and is formed from a number of layers

Rod and cone cells of the eye, SEM C014 / 4864
Rod and cone cells of the eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of rod and cone cells in the retina of a mammalian eye

Eye, rods and cones of retina, artwork C017 / 7791
Photograph of an human eye and illustration of rods and cones in the retina. The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells

Picture No. 10876996
Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Human Retina showing photoreceptors rod and cone cells Date:

Picture No. 10876993
Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Human Retina showing photoreceptors rod and cone cells Date:

Picture No. 10876995
Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Human Retina showing photoreceptors rod and cone cells Date:

Picture No. 10876994
Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Human Retina showing photoreceptors rod and cone cells Date:

Eye retina F008 / 0713
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina, rod and cone F008 / 0719
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shape) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina F008 / 0714
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina F008 / 0712
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina F008 / 0715
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina F008 / 0717
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina F008 / 0711
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina F008 / 0718
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina F008 / 0720
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina, rod and cone F008 / 0716
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shape) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Retina of the eye, light micrograph C016 / 0528
Retina of the eye. Light micrograph of a section through the retina from a human eye. From top down: nerve fibres of the optic nerve and a blood vessel; several layers of neurons (nerve cells)

Retina layers, SEM C018 / 0521
Retina layers, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The retina of the human eye is found on the inside of the eyeball and is formed from a number of layers

Rod and cone cells of the eye, SEM C014 / 4865
Rod and cone cells of the eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of rod and cone cells in the retina of a mammalian eye

Eye retina C017 / 7794
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina C017 / 7793
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina C017 / 7792
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina and iris C017 / 7789
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina C017 / 7790
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina and iris C017 / 7788
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina and iris C017 / 7785
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina C017 / 7786
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina C017 / 7784
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina C017 / 7787
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Eye retina C017 / 7783
The retina, inside the eye, contains a light-sensitive membranous layer of cells. These are specialized nerve cells: elongated rods (flower like shapes) and cone-tipped cells, that produce vision

Retinal rod cell, TEM C013 / 4805
Retinal rod cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a rod cell from the retina of an eye, showing the inner segment (bottom) filled with mitochondria (green)

Retinal rod cell, TEM C013 / 4804
Retinal rod cell. Transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a section through a rod cell from the retina of an eye, showing the inner segment (bottom) filled with mitochondria (green)

Retina, SEM
Retina. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a freeze-fractured retina, showing the light-sensitive rods and cones and their associated neurones

Retina rod cells, SEM
Retina rod cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured section through a retina, revealing the structure of its photoreceptors

Optic nerve, light micrograph
Optic nerve. Coloured light micrograph of a section through the optic nerve. The optic nerve (bright pink) collects impulses from the light sensitive cells of the retina and relays them to the brain

Eye structure, light micrograph
Eye structure. Coloured light micrograph of a section through the inner surface of a human eye. This slice shows the vitreous humour (transparent liquid in the eye, top), the retina (pink)

Compound eye, SEM
Compound eye. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an eye from a narrow-bordered bee hawk moth (Hemaris tityus), showing the numerous individual photoreceptor units (ommatidia)

Gecko retina, SEM
Gecko retina. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an oblique freeze-fracture through the retina of a gecko (family Gekkonidae)

Phototropism. Fuchsia plant (Fuchsia sp.) growing to the left towards a light source. This kind of directional plant growth in response to light is regulated by photoreceptors and plant hormones

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Photoreceptors, specifically rod and cone cells of the eye, play a crucial role in our visual perception. These microscopic structures are responsible for converting light into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain. In SEM images such as C014 / 4866 and C014 / 4864, we get a close-up view of these photoreceptor cells. The intricate details captured in these pictures showcase their unique shapes and structures. Rod cells are elongated with a cylindrical shape, while cone cells have a more conical appearance. Artwork like C017 / 7791 beautifully illustrates the arrangement of rods and cones on the retina. This artwork provides an artistic representation of how these they can distributed across this delicate tissue at the back of our eyes. Pictures No. 11675579, 10876996, 10876993, 10876995, and 10876994 further emphasize the importance in vision. They give us glimpses into their location within the retina and highlight their distinct characteristics. The images F008 /0713, F008/0719, F008/0714, and F008/0712 provide additional insights into the structure of retinal tissue containing rod and cone cells. These high-resolution photographs offer detailed views that help researchers better understand how these photoreceptors function together to enable sight. Overall, studying photoreceptors is essential for unraveling the mysteries behind human vision. Through advanced imaging techniques like scanning electron microscopy (SEM) or detailed artworks capturing their arrangement on the retina's surface; scientists continue to explore these remarkable cellular components that allow us to perceive color, depth, motion - ultimately shaping our visual experiences every day.