Papilla Collection

Cat tongue surface, SEM
Cats tongue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a cats (family Felidae) tongue. The tongue is covered in many backward facing papillae (projections)

Forget-me-not flower, SEM
Forget-me-not flower. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a forget-me-not (Myosotis arvensis) flower. The corolla consists of five petals (blue)

Forget-me-not flower, SEM
Forget-me-not flower. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a forget-me-not (Myosotis arvensis) flower. The petals (blue) are covered by numerous projections called papillae

Yarrow flower petal, SEM
Yarrow flower petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a petal from the flower of a Japanese type of yarrow (Achillea alpina)

Erect breast nipple, artwork
Erect breast nipple. Artwork of a perpendicular section through a female breast nipple (papilla) in an erect state. The section shows cylindrically arranged muscle cells (red)

Cow tongue under the microscope: veal tongue showing different papillae 1, foliate papilla 2, filiform papillae 3, and fungiform papillae 4

Cross section of a normal heart
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Cross section of a normal heart
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Diagram showing anatomy of human skin

Illustration of structure of human skin and hair

Tongue of cat, curling like ladle to lap up liquid, each papilla pointing backwards, so tongue can be used like rasp

Cross section illustration of structure of human skin

Human skin anatomy, artwork
Human skin anatomy, computer artwork

Pea flower pollination, SEM C016 / 0067
Pea flower pollination. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains (ovals) on the stigma of a garden pea flower (Pisum sativum)

Pea flower pollination, SEM C016 / 0065
Pea flower pollination. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains (ovals) on the stigma of a garden pea flower (Pisum sativum)

Pea flower pollination, SEM C016 / 0066
Pea flower pollination. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains (ovals) on the stigma of a garden pea flower (Pisum sativum)

Human tongue, SEM C014 / 4855
Human tongue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the surface structure of a human tongue. The taste-buds (papillae)

Human tongue, SEM C014 / 4854
Human tongue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the surface structure of a human tongue. The taste-buds (papillae)

Horseradish petal, SEM C016 / 8062
Horseradish petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a petal from a horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) flower, showing the structure of the papillae that make up its surface

Petal papillae, SEM
Petal papillae. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of papillae on the surface of a cultivated primrose (Primula obconica) petal. Papillae are projections from epidermal cells

Petal papillae in rose flower
Rose petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing papillae on the petal of a Garden Rose flower, Rosa sp. Papillae are projections from epidermal cells

SEM of pansy petal
Pansy petal. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing papillae on the petal of a pansy flower, Viola cornuta. Papillae are projections from epidermal cells

Petal papillae on a Snapdragon flower
Petal papillae. Coloured scanning electron micrograph showing papillae on the petal of a Snapdragon flower, Antirrhinum majus. Papillae are projections from epidermal cells

Hedgehog tongue, SEM
Hedgehog tongue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of filiform papillae on the surface of a hedgehogs tongue. These small projections are used for grooming

Mole nose, SEM
Mole nose. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the snout (pink) of a mole, showing specialised bulbous papillae (projections) known as Eimers organs

Papillae on the tongue of a bat
Papillae on the tongue of a pipistrelle bat. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tongue of a pipistrelle bat (Pipistrellus pipistrellus)

Kites toe papillae, SEM
Kites toe papillae. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of papillae from the base of a kites (family Accipitridae) toe

Pipistrelle bat tongue, SEM
Pipistrelle bat tongue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a pipistrelle bats (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) tongue showing three types of papillae (projections)

Breathing tube on a fruit flys pupa, SEM
Breathing tube on a fruit flys pupa, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This structure is called a spiracle. This fruit fly is Drosophila melanogaster (wild type Oregon R)

Tongue papillae, SEM
Tongue papillae. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of filiform papillae on the surface of the tongue. Some types of papillae, or small projections, house tastebuds

Skin anatomy. Historical anatomical artwork of the human skin. The main diagram (lower centre) shows scalp hairs and sebaceous glands (yellow, near surface)

Papillae on the tongue
Papillae on tongue, coloured historical artwork. On the tongue most tastebuds, the structures that provide information about the taste of food, sit on small platforms called papillae

Tongue anatomy. Historical anatomical artwork of a human tongue. The main diagram (centre) shows the upper surface of the tongue

Tongue papillae, light micrograph
Tongue papillae. Coloured light micrograph of a section through the tongue, showing its filiform papillae (red). They project from the tongues upper surface, giving it its rough texture

Taste bud, light micrograph
Taste bud. Coloured light micrograph of a section through the tongue, showing a taste bud. This taste bud is seen as a round purple mass slightly to the right of the vertical white line

Taste bud, SEM
Taste bud. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a taste bud (centre) on a tongue. This is the centre of the round tongue structure called a fungiform papilla

Coloured SEM of a fungiform papilla of the tongue
Fungiform papilla of tongue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fungiform papilla of the tongue. The taste buds, the organs of taste, are found under the fungiform papillae

False-colour SEM of fungiform papillae on tongue

False-colour SEM of dorsal surface of tongue
Tongue surface. False-colour scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the dorsal surface of the tongue. It is covered by two types of projections known as filiform and fungiform papillae

False-colour SEM of a papilla vallata
Papilla vallata on tongues surface. False-colour scanning electron micrograph of a papilla vallata (brown), a site of taste buds, partly surrounded by filiform papillae (bottom)

Wild pansy (Viola tricolor) flower. Close-up of a flower from a Viola tricolor plant, showing the papillae (finger-like) and petal structure

Tongue anatomy, artwork
Tongue anatomy. Artwork sequence of magnified views of the human mouth and tongue, with the magnification increasing from left to right

Tongue papilla anatomy, 1844 artwork
Tongue papilla anatomy. This anatomical artwork is figure 3, plate 88 bis from volume 3 (1844) of Traite complet de l anatomie de l homme (1831-1854)

Tongue papillae anatomy, 1844 artwork
Tongue papillae anatomy. This anatomical artwork is figure 1, plate 88 from volume 3 (1844) of Traite complet de l anatomie de l homme (1831-1854)

Kudu tongue surface, SEM
Kudu tongue surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a kudu (Tragelaphus sp.) antelopes tongue

Squirrel monkey tongue, SEM
Squirrel monkey tongue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sp.) tongue

Cat tongue surface, SEM
Cats tongue. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of a cats (family Felidae) tongue. The tongue is covered in many backward facing projections called filiform papillae

Human tongue papillae, SEM
Human tongue papillae. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a fungiform papilla (yellow) and a filiform papilla (spike, top left) from a human tongue

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"Papilla: Unveiling the Intricate Surfaces of Nature and Life" Delve into the mesmerizing world of papilla, where intricate textures and structures reveal themselves under the lens. From the cat's tongue surface resembling a delicate rasp to forget-me-not flowers showcasing their hidden beauty, these SEM images offer a glimpse into nature's remarkable designs. Intriguingly, even our own bodies hold secrets within. Witness the erect breast nipple captured in an artwork that celebrates human form and diversity. Explore further as we journey beneath the microscope to discover cow tongues' microscopic wonders or delve into cross-sections of a normal heart, unraveling its complex anatomy. But it doesn't stop there; let us guide you through illustrations depicting the structure of human skin and hair. Marvel at how each layer intertwines seamlessly to protect and nourish us from external elements. Delight in diagrams unveiling every detail about this incredible organ that shields our inner selves. And finally, witness feline elegance as we observe cats curling their tongues like ladles to lap up liquid effortlessly. Each papilla pointing backward ensures maximum efficiency while drinking - truly a marvel of evolution. Join us on this captivating journey through papilla's diverse realms - from animal tongues to flower petals, from hearts beating with life to intricate layers protecting our very existence. Prepare for awe-inspiring revelations that will leave you appreciating nature's artistry like never before.