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Bellflower pollen, SEM
Bellflower pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from a bellflower (Campanula sp.). Pollen grains are the male gametes (sex cells) of a plant. Magnification: x1000 when printed 10 centimetres wide
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Bell Flower Exine False Colour Flowering Plants Gamete Gametes Grains Outer Wall Parts Pollen Grain Re Production Reproductive Reproductive Part Sculpted Sex Cell Cells False Coloured Microgametophytes Passifloraceae
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of bellflower pollen. In this coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM), we are granted a close-up view of the male gametes, or sex cells, of a bellflower plant. The image is magnified to an astonishing x1000, allowing us to appreciate the delicate details when printed at 10 centimetres wide. The false colouring applied to the SEM adds an artistic touch, enhancing our perception of these tiny reproductive structures. Each individual pollen grain appears sculpted and meticulously crafted, with its outer wall known as exine creating a unique pattern. As we delve into the world of botany and biology through this photograph, we gain insight into the fascinating process of reproduction in flowering plants called angiosperms. These grains play a crucial role as microgametophytes - they carry genetic material necessary for fertilization. Nature's ability to create such intricately designed structures never ceases to amaze us. This print serves as a reminder that even on a microscopic level, there is artistry and complexity waiting to be discovered. Let it inspire you with its mesmerizing beauty and ignite your curiosity about the wonders hidden within our natural world.
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