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Fennel flowers, SEM
Fennel flower cluster. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a view from above of a cluster of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) flowers. These have five-fold symmetry, with the five petals (green) alternating with five anthers (brown). The flowers also vary from open (far right) to closed (lower left). The uncoiled anthers are supported by their filaments (green stalks). Together, the filament and anther make up a stamen, the male reproductive part of a flowering plant. The anthers produce the pollen containing the male sex cells. The female reproductive part (pistil) is clearly divided into two carpels (green) at the centre of each flower. Magnification: x8 at 6x7cm size
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Anther Anthers Carpel Carpels Cluster Fennel Filament Filaments Flowering Part Foeniculum Vulgare Group Parts Pistil Pollen Re Production Reproductive Structures
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of fennel flowers, captured through a colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM). From an aerial perspective, we are presented with a cluster of these remarkable flowers belonging to the Foeniculum vulgare species. The five-fold symmetry is immediately apparent, as the green petals alternate with brown anthers in perfect harmony. What makes this image even more fascinating is the range of openness displayed by the flowers. Some are fully open on the far right, while others remain closed towards the lower left. The uncoiled anthers stand tall and proud on their slender green stalks known as filaments. Together, these components form a stamen - the male reproductive part responsible for producing pollen containing male sex cells. At the heart of each flower lies its female reproductive part or pistil, which is clearly divided into two carpels depicted in vibrant green hues. This magnified view allows us to appreciate not only their structure but also their role in plant reproduction. With a magnification level of x8 at 6x7cm size, this SEM image captures multiple aspects of fennel flower anatomy and offers valuable insights into its intricate reproductive system. It serves as a testament to nature's complexity and diversity while highlighting both its delicate beauty and scientific significance.
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