Re Production Collection (#39)

Mosquito larva, light micrograph
Mosquito larva. Polarised light micrograph of the body of a larva of an Anopheles sp. mosquito. The larva lies parallel to the waters surface

Thorn apple seed pod. The thorn apple (Datura stramonium) is a poisonous plant of the nightshade family. It has been used in herbal medicine as a painkiller and to treat asthma

Breast in pregnancy, light micrograph
Breast in pregnancy. Light micrograph of a transverse section of the human mammary gland during pregnancy. The breast is normally made up of fibro-fatty connective tissue

Graafian follicle, light micrograph
Graafian follicle. Light micrograph of a section through a mature Graafian follicle from a mammalian ovary. This contains the secondary oocyte (round object at centre)

Primrose flower (Primula vulgaris). Close-up of the middle of the flower, showing the stigma (centre). Primrose plants are either thrum eye or pin eye

Japanese apple rose hips (Rosa rugosa). The rose hips (red, round) are the fruit of the rose plant. This plant, also known as Hedgehog rose or Turkestan rose

Breast tissue, light micrograph
Breast tissue. Light micrograph of a section through tissue from the human mammary gland during pregnancy. The breast is normally made up of fibro-fatty connective tissue

Athletes foot fungus, SEM
Athletes foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of spores (yellow) of the fungus that causes athletes foot (tinea pedis) on skin (purple) from a human foot

Iris rhizomes

Nerine flowers (Nerine Stephanie )

Daurian lily (Lilium dauricum)
Daurian lily flower (Lilium dauricum)

Flowering grasshead

Bromeliad flower. Close-up of the centre of a bromeliad, showing flower (white) and leaves (pink). Photographed at the Living Rainforest, Berkshire, UK

Phalaenopsis labellum (Phalaenopsis sp. )
Phalaenopsis labellum (Phalaenopsis sp.). Also known as a lip, this enlarged petal helps to attract insects to the orchid to pollinate the flower

Calla lily seed heads
Calla lily, or Arum lily, (Arum italicum) seed heads

Lilies. Flowers of the lily Lilium Harmony

Knotted wrack seaweed (Ascophyllum nodosum). This is a common brown seaweed. Mid-way along its fronds are air bladders (bubbles)

Cosmos flower, SEM
Cosmos flower. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Cosmos sp. flower. The head of the flower is actually a composite of many smaller flowers (florets)

Artemisia flower, SEM
Artemisia flower. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an Artemisia flower (Artemisia sp.). Each flower head is actually a composite of many smaller flowers

Eupatorium japonicum flower, SEM
Eupatorium japonicum flower. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Eupatorium japonicum flower. Each apparent flower head is actually a composite of many smaller flowers

Juniper berries (Juniperus californicus). Photographed in the USA

Club moss (Lycopodium clavatum)
Stags horn club moss (Lycopodium clavatum) cones, or fruiting bodies. These structures, only a few centimetres long, grow in pairs and produce spores in the form of a fine yellow powder

Fern spore cases, light micrograph
Fern spore cases. Polarised light micrograph of a frond of the maidenhair fern (Adiantum capillus- veneris), showing the sporangia (black, centre left) which contain the ferns spores

Flowering fern spores, SEM
Flowering fern spores. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of three spores of the flowering fern (Osmunda regalis). The flowering, or royal, fern, is found across much of the world

Rust fungus spores, SEM
Rust fungus spores. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of spores from a rust fungus that infects rose plants. Rust fungi (order Uredinales) are parasites that attack plants

Puffball fungi (Bovista plumbea) after splitting. Photographed in November

Bracket fungus (class Basidiomycetes). This fungus forms these fruiting bodies to spread its reproductive spores through surface pores. Photographed in Vermont, USA

Honey fungus mushrooms or bootlace mushrooms (Armillaria mellea). This fungus is found on or around the trunks of coniferous and deciduous trees

Fungus (Lepista caespitose). Photographed in Russia

Streptococcus oral bacteria, TEM
Streptococcus oral bacteria. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of two Streptococcus sanguinis bacteria. They are undergoing nuclear division (mitosis)

Baby clothes in pregnancy
MODEL RELEASED. Baby clothes in pregnancy. Pregnant woman holding baby socks over her swollen abdomen. She is 32 years old and 26 weeks pregnant

Chocolate in pregnancy
MODEL RELEASED. Chocolate in pregnancy. Pregnant woman holding a chocolate bar. She is 32 years old and 26 weeks pregnant

Rambler rose (Rosa Cooperi )
Rambler rose flowers (Rosa Cooperi )

Rambler rose (Rosa mulliganii)
Rambler rose flowers (Rosa mulliganii)

Grey sallow (Salix cinerea)
Grey sallow tree (Salix cinerea) laden with seeds. Photographed in October

Luxor Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Sphinx and obelisk outside the Luxor Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

New York New York Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Prickly pear cactus in bloom, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona, United States

Gentoo Penguin (Pygoscelis papua) colony, West Falkland, Falkland Islands. hese penguins are resident and breed in the Falklands

Canada, Yukon, Black Spruce Cones

Minaki, Holiday resort 1929
Reproduction of a booklet cover design for the Canadian National Railways Holiday Resort, located in Minaki, Ontario, showing male and female golfers

HMS Terrible and HM Yacht jigsaw puzzle
A colour illustration of HMS Terrible, a Royal Navy armoured cruiser launched in 1895. Below is a jigsaw puzzle box of His Majestys Yacht at Cowes on the Isle of Wight

Reading With Understanding; Or, A Leg-ible Article, by Bevan
A reproduction in colour photograuvre from the picture by Bevan Petman. The illustration shows a lady reading The Sketch whilst dangling her legs over the side of an armchair

Mayan Manuscript
A reproduction of a Mayan manuscript held at the Landesbibliothek in Dresden. Date: 8th or 9th century AD

French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) seedling. Close-up of a bean seedling emerging from soil, showing the developing first true leaves of the plant

Sperm on egg during fertilisation
Fertilisation. Coloured scanning electron micro- graph (SEM) of sperm on the surface of a human egg (ovum) during fertilisation. The egg has a furry surface (brown)

Germinating sunflower seed (Helianthus annuus)

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Exploring the wonders of reproduction through time and nature. 🌍🔬 From the intricate Catalan Atlas of the 14th century to Da Vinci's innovative crossbow, humans have always sought ways to understand and enhance reproduction. Witness the ancient mating rituals of Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs captured in fossils, or marvel at the microscopic beauty of a uterus lining during menstruation under an SEM microscope. Delve into the miracle of life with illustrations showcasing the human placenta or observe English oak acorns as they prepare for their own reproductive journey. Discover nature's secrets with stunning images of geranium anthers and dahlia flower pollen magnified by SEM technology. Follow maple seed flight paths as they embark on their quest for new beginnings, just like Robert Louis Stevenson once wrote about in his captivating works on reproduction. Dive deep into marine life with sea cucumbers, fascinating creatures that possess unique methods of reproduction. And finally, explore the intricate world of plant fertility with mesmerizing SEM images capturing pollen grains in all their glory. Join us on this incredible journey through time and nature as we unravel the mysteries behind 'reproduction'.