Filamentous Collection

Cell structure. Confocal light micrograph of cultured endothelial cells. A fluorescent dye has been used to show the cell structure

Basidiomycota: filamentous fungi
Coloured lithograph by Ernst Haeckel from Kunstformen der Natur, 1899-1904. Date: 1904

Cyanobacteria, SEM
Cyanobacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cyanobacteria (formally known as blue-green algae, blue). Several spores (pink) are also seen

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Dandelion seed heads glow with the lights as the sun sets in the evening

Picture No. 11675027
Striped Frogfish black and white versions with small fish. Date:

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Common Lionfish. Date:

Picture No. 11674997
Striped Frogfish with worm-like lure. Date:

Picture No. 11674995
Striped Frogfish with worm-like lure. Date:

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Striped Frogfish Date:

Picture No. 10890444
An orange filamentous alga - on old gravestone at Culbone (Exmoor) Date:

Brown-rot (Postia placenta) growing over decaying tree stump, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Brown-rot (Postia placenta) close-up detail of pores, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Curvularia geniculata fungus, SEM C016 / 9389
Curvularia geniculata fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a colony of the filamentous fungus Curvularia geniculata. This hyphomycete fungus is a pathogen of many plant species

Spirogyra algae, light micrograph C016 / 9592
Spirogyra algae. Polarised light micrograph of Spirogyra sp. algae. This filamentous green algae is named for the spiral arrangement of its chloroplasts (green)

Spirogyra algae, light micrograph C016 / 9594
Spirogyra algae. Rheinberg illuminated light micrograph of Spirogyra sp. algae. This filamentous green algae is named for the spiral arrangement of its chloroplasts (green)

Desmids and spirogyra, light micrograph C016 / 9595
Desmids and spirogyra. Polarised light micrograph of two Micrasterias rotata desmids (round) and a single filament of Spirogyra sp. green alga (lower right)

Spirogyra algae, light micrograph C016 / 9593
Spirogyra algae. Polarised light micrograph of Spirogyra sp. algae. This filamentous green algae is named for the spiral arrangement of its chloroplasts (green)

Microcoleus cyanobacteria, SEM
Microcoleus cyanobacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Microcoleus sp. filamentous cyanobacteria (blue-green algae). Magnification: x 1300, when printed 10 centimetres wide

Bambusina desmids, light micrograph
Bambusina desmids. Polarised light micrograph of a colony of Bambusina sp. desmid green algae. Desmids are a common group of freshwater single-celled algae that have intricate cell walls

Anabaena algae, SEM
Anabaena algae. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Anabaena sp. freshwater alga from a pond. Anabaena is a filamentous species of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria)

LM of the red algae, Plumaria elegans C014 / 8486
Plumaria algae. Light micrograph of part of the finely branched thallus of the red algae Plumaria elegans (family: Florideophycidae)

LM of the red algae, Plumaria elegans C014 / 8488
Plumaria algae. Light micrograph of part of the finely branched thallus of the red algae Plumaria elegans (family: Florideophycidae)

LM of the red algae, Plumaria elegans C014 / 8487
Plumaria algae. Light micrograph of part of the finely branched thallus of the red algae Plumaria elegans (family: Florideophycidae)

Blue Green Algae Nostoc C014 / 3088
Nostoc is a type of Blue Green Algae or Cyanobacteria. It consists of long strings of cells suspended in mucilage. To the naked rye it looks like blobs and folded sheets of green jelly

Nostoc C014 / 3089
Nostoc is a type of Blue Green Algae or Cyanobacteria. It consists of long strings of cells suspended in mucilage. To the naked rye it looks like blobs and folded sheets of green jelly

Marburg virus, artwork C013 / 4633
Marburg virus. Computer artwork of Marburg virus particles (virions). This tubular RNA (ribonucleic acid, coloured spheres) virus causes Marburg haemorrhagic fever in humans and non-human primates

Blue green algae stigonema, LM C013 / 5286
Light micrograph using differential interference contrast microscopy (DIC) of the filamentous blue-green algae (group name Cyanophycophyta), called stigonema

LM of the red algae, Plumaria elegans C013 / 5279
Plumaria algae. False color light micrograph of part of the finely branched thallus of the red algae Plumaria elegans (family: Florideophycidae)

Red algae, light micrograph C013 / 5281
Red algae. Light micrograph of filaments of the red alga Polysiphonia sp. This marine algae is found throughout the world inhabiting rock pools and water up to 27 metres deep

Melosira filamentous diatom alage, LM
Melosira sp. diatoms. Light micrograph of filamentous strands of the freshwater diatom alga Melosira sp.. Diatoms are single-celled algae that form cell walls made of silica

SEM of blue-green algae
Blue-green algae. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Oscillatoria sp. filamentous blue-green algae. Blue-green algae are considered to be one of the most primitive organisms

Oscillatoria blue-green alga
Light micrograph of Oscillatoria sp. (brown strands), a filamentous blue-green alga or cyanobacterium. The strands of alga are in fact linear colonies of primitive, single-celled

Moths of the family Saturniidae
Mounted specimens of the Emperor moth (Saturnia pavonia Linnaeus) and the great peacock (Saturnia pyri) moths. Moths are nocturnal insects

Marpolia spissa, fossilised algae
A fossilised type of green algae, possible filamentous cyanobacteria (Marpolia spissa), approximately 12 mm in height. This specimen was discovered in the Middle Cambrian, Burgess Shale, Canada

Green Alga (Trentepohlia aurea) orange filamentous alga growing on old gravestone in churchyard, Culbone, Exmoor, Somerset, England, march

Ciliate protozoa, light micrograph
Ciliate protozoa. Light micrograph of a mixed population of freshwater ciliate protozoa and algae. The algae are the green filaments crossing the field

Aquatic crustaceans, light micrograph
Aquatic crustaceans. Composite image of light micrographs of aquatic planktonic crustaceans with strands of filamentous algae

Fungal infections, Artwork. Colonies of fungi on a petri dish with examples of fungal skin infections. In the background are fungal hyphae (filaments)

Potato X virus, TEM
Potato X virus. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of particles (green/blue) of the potato X virus. Potato X is a member of the potexvirus group that infects potato plants

Melosira sp diatoms, light micrograph
Diatoms. Light micrograph of Melosira monoliformis freshwater diatoms. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Oscillatoria cyanobacteria, PC image
Oscillatoria animalis cyanobacteria, phase contrast (PC) micrograph. The genus name for this cyanobacterium comes from the movement it makes as it orientates itself to the brightest light source

Oscillatoria cyanobacteria, DIC image
Oscillatoria animalis cyanobacteria, differential interference contrast (DIC) micrograph. The genus name for this cyanobacterium comes from the movement it makes as it orientates itself to

Oscillatoria cyanobacteria, dark field LM
Oscillatoria animalis cyanobacteria, dark field light micrograph. The genus name for this cyanobacterium comes from the movement it makes as it orientates itself to the brightest light source

Marburg virus, TEM
Marburg virus, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). This tubular RNA (ribonucleic acid) virus causes Marburg haemorrhagic fever in humans and non-human primates

Ebola virus particles, TEM
Ebola virus particles, coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM). Each particle consists of a ribonucleic acid (RNA) genome within a nucleocapsid (purple)

Green algae, light micrograph
Green algae. Fluorescent light micrograph of the green filamentous alga Klebsormidium sp.. Chlorophyll, the pigment responsible for photosynthesis, is red

Spirulina cyanobacteria, light micrograph
Spirulina cyanobacteria. Light micrograph of Spirulina platensis cyanobacteria (formally known as blue-green algae) filaments. Each filament is a colony of bacterial cells

Gloeotrichia cyanobacteria. Differential interference contrast micrograph of filamentous colonies of Gloeotrichia sp. cyanobacteria (formally known as blue-green algae)

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"Exploring the Intricate World Cell Structures in Basidiomycota: A Fascinating Journey into the Microscopic Realm" In the realm of biology, filamentous structures hold a significant place, particularly in the study of fungi. Basidiomycota, a diverse group fungi, captivate scientists with their intricate cellular arrangements. These organisms exhibit an array of fascinating characteristics that are worth delving into. One captivating aspect is their association with cyanobacteria. Through scanning electron microscopy (SEM), researchers have uncovered symbiotic relationships between these two entities. The images captured through this technique showcase the delicate intertwining filaments and provide insights into how these organisms interact at a microscopic level. Amongst the vast collection of images depicting cell structures, BAL0651801 stands out as it offers an exquisite glimpse into the world fungi. This particular image showcases brown-rot Postia placenta's close-up detail of pores found in Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England during October. The intricate network formed by these filaments highlights their role in decomposition processes and nutrient cycling within ecosystems. As we explore further through Picture No. 11675027 to Picture No. 10890444, we witness various other mesmerizing examples showcasing different aspects and species within this unique group. Each image tells its own story about filamentous structures - from their diversity to their ecological significance. These captivating visuals not only serve as scientific documentation but also ignite curiosity among those who appreciate nature's hidden wonders on a microscopic scale. They remind us that even within seemingly ordinary environments like forests or parks lie extraordinary intricacies waiting to be discovered. So let us embark on this journey together – unraveling the mysteries held within each filamentous structure – for there is much more than meets the eye when it comes to understanding life's smallest building blocks.