Framed Print : SEM of daisy pollen B786 / 0524
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SEM of daisy pollen B786 / 0524
Daisy pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains of a common Daisy (Bellis perennis). The outer wall (exine) has many small spiky projections. These get caught in the body hairs of insects. The insects then fly to other flowers to feed and so pollen is transferred. Pollen contains the male reproductive cells of a plant. When the pollen grain, containing the male gametes, lands on the stigma of a flower, it germinates. A pollen tube grows out from the germinal pore, down through the stigma, to the ovary. The male nuclei pass down the tube, fertilize the ovules and seed is formed. Magnification: x1, 200 at 5x7cm size. x3000 at 5x7ins
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Bellis Perennis Daisy Magnified Image Microscopic Photos Plants Pollen Reproduction Reproductive Subjects Type
14"x12" (38x32cm) Modern Frame
Discover the intricacy of nature with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece showcases a Colored Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) of Daisy Pollen (B786 / 0524) by POWER AND SYRED/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY from Science Photo Library. Delve into the world of Botany with this stunning representation of pollen grains from a Common Daisy (Bellis perennis). The detailed SEM image reveals the outer wall (exine) of the pollen, adorned with numerous small, spiky projections. Bring this mesmerizing piece of science into your home or office to inspire curiosity and add an artistic touch to any space.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (38x32cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.9cm (9.6" x 6.7")
Estimated Product Size is 37.6cm x 32.5cm (14.8" x 12.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of daisy pollen at a microscopic level. The colored scanning electron micrograph (SEM) reveals the fascinating structure of pollen grains from a common Daisy (Bellis perennis). Each grain is encased in an outer wall, known as exine, which is adorned with numerous small spiky projections. These delicate spikes play a crucial role in the plant's reproductive process. Insects unwittingly become essential pollinators as they brush against these spiky projections and inadvertently carry them on their body hairs. As the insects fly to other flowers seeking nourishment, they unknowingly transfer this precious cargo of pollen grains. Pollen serves as nature's vehicle for delivering male reproductive cells to female flowers. Once a pollen grain lands on the stigma of a flower, it begins its transformative journey. Germination occurs within the grain, prompting the growth of a slender tube called a pollen tube. This remarkable structure extends down through the stigma and reaches all the way to the ovary. Within this tiny tube, male nuclei travel downwards towards their destination - fertilizing ovules along their path. This vital union between male and female reproductive cells ultimately leads to seed formation. Magnified 1,200 times at 5x7cm size or an astonishing 3,000 times at 5x7ins size, this image offers us an awe-inspiring glimpse into one of nature's most fundamental processes – plant reproduction.
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