Biologica Collection

Mitosis, LM
Mitosis. Light micrograph of onion (Allium cepa) root tip cells undergoing mitosis (nuclear division). Magnification: x600 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Human head louse, LM
Human head louse, Light microraph (LM) 0f Pediculus humanus capitis. P. humanus is divided into two subspecies; the head louse P. humanus capitis and the body louse P. humanus corporis

Obelia medusa, LM
Obelia hydrozoan medusa. Light micrograph (LM) of a medusa (young polyp) from the Obelia geniculata hydroid. The circular shallow semi-bell has solid tentacles on the rim

Flower bud, LM
Flower bud. Light microscope image (LM) of a section of a flower bud. The small yellow pollen grains are visible in the anthers, the male part of the flower

Mushroom gill, LM
Mushroom gills. High power light micrograph (LM) of a section through the gills of a mushroom, Agaricus sp. (formerly Psalliota sp.)

Xylem, LM
Xylem tissue. Light micrograph (LM) of a section through sunflower(helianthus annuus) tissue showing spiral tracheids, a type of xylem

SCHLEIDEN, Matthias Jakob (1804-1881). German botanist and co-founder of the cell theory. Oil

SCHWANN, Theodor (1810 - 1882). German physiologist, anatomist and naturalist. He developed the cell theory. Oil

TEILHARD DE CHARDIN, Pierre (1881 - 1955). French Jesuit priest paleontologist and philosopher. Oil

FORTUNY I MARSAL, Mariano (1838-1874). Camels. Notes from the War of Africa (Hispano-Moroccan War), 1860. Drawing with pencil. Romanticism. Drawing. SPAIN. CATALONIA. TARRAGONA. Reus

EHRLICH, Paul (1854-1915). German physician and scientist who worked in the fields of hematology, immunology, and chemotherapy. Nobel Prize in 1908. Engraving

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"Exploring the Intricacies of Life: A Journey through Biologica" Embarking on a microscopic adventure, we delve into the fascinating world of biology. From the intricate process of mitosis to the minuscule human head louse observed under a light microscope (LM), every discovery brings us closer to understanding life's wonders. In our exploration, we encounter SCHWANN, Theodor (1810 - 1882), a German physiologist whose groundbreaking research revolutionized our knowledge of animal cells. His work laid the foundation for modern cell theory and propelled us further into unraveling life's mysteries. Moving from animals to plants, we stumble upon Matthias Jakob SCHLEIDEN (1804-1881), a German botanist who played an integral role in establishing plant cell theory. Through his observations using LM, he discovered that all plant tissues are composed of cells—an insight that forever changed our perception of botanical life. As we navigate through time and space within Biologica, we come across Pierre TEILHARD DE CHARDIN (1881 - 1955). This French philosopher and paleontologist contemplated evolution and spirituality in his works, bridging science with philosophy as he pondered humanity's place in the grand tapestry of existence. Our journey takes us deeper into nature's realm as we marvel at a delicate flower bud captured under LM. Its vibrant colors and intricate structures remind us that even within something seemingly simple lies an astonishing complexity waiting to be unraveled. Venturing further still, we encounter tiny yet resilient creatures such as human fleas observed under LM. These parasites have adapted over time to survive amidst their hosts' constant movement—a testament to nature's ingenuity and adaptability. Intriguingly shaped mushroom gills come into focus next—each one housing countless spores ready for dispersal. Underneath this fungal canopy lies another example of nature's ingenious design, the xylem.