Bracken leaves, SEM

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Bracken leaves, SEM

Bracken leaves. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the leaves of a bracken plant (Pteridium aquilinum). The undersides of the leaves are covered in spore-containing sacs known as sporangia (brown). The spores are released when the wall of a sporangium dries and splits to throw the spores away from the plant

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Bracken Fern Ferns Pteridium Aquilinum Pteridophyte Pteridophytes Re Production Reproductive Sacs Sporangia Sporangium Spore Spore Bearing Spores Under Side Undersides

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This print showcases the intricate beauty of bracken leaves, revealing a world unseen by the naked eye. In this coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM), we are granted a closer look at the fascinating reproductive system of a bracken plant (Pteridium aquilinum). The underside of each leaf is adorned with an array of spore-containing sacs called sporangia, which appear in striking shades of brown. These sporangia play a crucial role in the plant's reproduction process. As the wall of a sporangium dries and eventually splits, it propels countless spores away from the parent plant. The image not only highlights nature's remarkable ability to create complex structures but also emphasizes the significance of ferns within botany. Ferns belong to a group known as pteridophytes, characterized by their unique method of reproduction through spores rather than seeds. Through this SEM photograph, we gain insight into both the microscopic wonders hidden within our natural surroundings and the extraordinary mechanisms employed by plants for propagation. It serves as a reminder that even seemingly ordinary elements like leaves possess astonishing complexity when examined up close. This stunning visual representation captured by Science Photo Library invites us to appreciate and marvel at nature's intricacy while deepening our understanding of botanical processes essential for life on Earth.

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