Heath flower anthers, SEM

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Heath flower anthers, SEM

Heath flower stamens. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the stamens of a flower of a heath plant (Erica sp.). The stamens are the male reproductive parts of a flowering plant, each one consisting of an anther (brown, upper centre) that is supported by a filament (yellow, lower centre). The stamens circle the style (central spike), part of the pistil or carpel, the female reproductive structure. The anthers produce the pollen that contains the male sex cells. The other parts (not seen) of the carpel are the ovary (containing the female sex cells) at its base, and the stigma (for receiving pollen) at its tip. Magnification: x26 at 6x7cm size

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Anther Anthers Carpel Filament Filaments Flowering Part Heath Heather Parts Pistil Pollen Re Production Reproductive Structures Style

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This print showcases the intricate beauty of heath flower anthers. Taken using a scanning electron microscope (SEM), the image reveals the stunning details of the stamens, which are the male reproductive parts of a flowering plant. Each stamen consists of a brown anther located in the upper center, supported by a yellow filament in the lower center. Surrounding these delicate structures is the style, a central spike that forms part of the pistil or carpel –the female reproductive structure. The anthers play a crucial role in reproduction as they produce pollen containing male sex cells. Although not visible in this image, other components of the carpel include an ovary at its base containing female sex cells and a stigma at its tip for receiving pollen. This mesmerizing SEM photograph magnifies these elements to 26 times their original size when printed at 6x7cm dimensions. The vibrant colors used to enhance this micrograph add depth and allure to this botanical masterpiece. Through this print from Science Photo Library, we gain insight into both nature's complexity and its ability to create such exquisite floral wonders like heath plants (Erica sp. ).

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