Taraxacum officinale, dandelion (fruiting head)
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Taraxacum officinale, dandelion (fruiting head)
Scanning electron microscope image showing a vertical section through an unripe fruiting head of a dandelion in the yellow flower stage. Colour added artificially by computer
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Asteraceae Asterales Asterid Compositae Dandelion Electron Micrograph Eudicot Fruiting Magnification Micrograph Microscope Image Scanning Electron Micrograph Scanning Electron Microscope Scanning Electron Microscope Image Section Sem Image Angiospermae Dicot Dicotyledon Magnoliophyta
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1. Title: A Magnified Marvel: The Unripe Fruiting Head of a Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) in the Yellow Flower Stage 2.. This image showcases a vertical section through an unripe fruiting head of a common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) in the yellow flower stage, as captured by a scanning electron microscope. Colour has been artificially added to this scanning electron micrograph to enhance visual clarity. The intricate details of the dandelion's anatomy are revealed in this high-magnification view, offering a glimpse into the complex world of angiosperms and the compositae family, specifically the asteraceae or daisy family. The dandelion, a ubiquitous flowering plant, is a member of the eudicot clade, also known as the magnoliophyta, asterid, or angiospermae. This image highlights the intricately structured head of the dandelion, which is composed of numerous tiny flowers, collectively referred to as a capitulum. In this stage, the fruiting head is still developing, with the individual flowers yet to fully bloom and release their seeds. The scanning electron microscope image reveals the intricate details of the florets, which are arranged in a distinctive pattern, with the outer florets typically sterile and the inner florets producing seeds. The dandelion's complex structure is a testament to the beauty and diversity of the plant kingdom, showcasing the intricate details that often go unnoticed to the naked eye. This image serves as a reminder of the wonders that lie hidden within the natural world, waiting to be discovered through the lens of a microscope. It also underscores the importance of preserving and studying these intricacies, as they hold valuable insights into the evolution and diversity of life on Earth.
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