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Convolvulus pollen grains, SEM
Convolvulus pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from a convolvulus flower. Convolvulus is a genus of about 200 to 250 species of flowering plants in the bindweed family Convolvulaceae, with a cosmopolitan distribution. Pollen grains are the male sex cells of a flowering plant. Their characteristic surface is used by botanists to recognise and classify plants. Pollen in plants is used for transferring male genetic material from the anther of a single flower to the stigma of another in cross-pollination. In a case of self-pollination, this process takes place from the anther of a flower to the stigma of the same flower Magnification: x500 when printed at 10 centimetres wide
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STEVE GSCHMEISSNER/SCIENCE PHOTO
Media ID 19527323
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Cell Coloured False Coloured Exine Gamete Gametes
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of Convolvulus pollen grains, captured using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The vibrant colors bring to life the delicate structures of these male sex cells found in the flowers of the Convolvulus genus. With approximately 200 to 250 species worldwide, Convolvulus plants are widely distributed across various regions. Pollen grains play a crucial role in plant reproduction, serving as vehicles for transferring genetic material from one flower's anther to another flower's stigma during cross-pollination. Botanists rely on their distinct surface features to identify and classify different plant species. In this image, magnified at x500 and printed at 10 centimeters wide, we can observe the outer wall of each pollen grain known as exine. The false coloring enhances our ability to appreciate their unique characteristics further. These gametes hold immense significance in ensuring successful fertilization and subsequent seed production. It is fascinating how nature has intricately designed these tiny particles that carry life within them. Steve Gschmeissner's expertise behind this photograph allows us to marvel at the hidden wonders found within even the smallest elements of our natural world.
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