Hyphae Collection

Candida fungus, SEM
Candida fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of budding threads (hyphae) of a Candida fungus. The budding areas are where asexual reproduction is producing new fungus cells

Lichen (Teloschistes chrysophthalmus) growing on a blackthorn (Prunus spinosa). Lichens are symbiotic organisms formed of a fungus and an alga that mutually benefit one another

Picture No. 11675563
Light Micrograph (LM): Rhizopus sporangia. Date:

Mouldy lemon. Penicillium sp. fungus growing on a lemon (Citrus limon). The fungus has spread over the surface of the fruit, producing a network (mycelium, white) of fine filaments (hyphae)

Sulphur Disco (Bisporella sulfurina) fruiting bodies, growing on dead wood, with fungal hyphae visible at lower left, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Fungus (Trechispora hymenocystis) spreading over dead wood with fungal hyphae around margins, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Conifercone Cap (Baeospora myosura) fruiting body, growing from tip of pine cone with hyphae around base of stipe, lots of new fruiting bodies just sprouting below it, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire

Bread mould, SEM C016 / 9051
Bread mould. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a black bread mould (Rhizopus stolonifer) sporangium (orange, spherical)

Apple tree fungus, SEM C016 / 9416
Apple tree fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fungal spores bursting through a lesion on the surface of a leaf from an apple (Malus domestica) tree

Bread mould, SEM C016 / 9052
Bread mould. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a black bread mould (Rhizopus stolonifer) sporangium (blue, spherical)

Apple tree fungus, SEM C016 / 9417
Apple tree fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fungal spores bursting through a lesion on the surface of a leaf from an apple (Malus domestica) tree

Bread mould, SEM C016 / 9050
Bread mould. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a black bread mould (Rhizopus stolonifer) sporangium (green, spherical)

Soil structure and fauna, artwork
Soil structure and fauna. Artwork of a vertical section through soil, showing various structures and fauna. The surface layer includes organic mulch, the bottom layer is rocks

Mould growing on tomatoes C014 / 1426
Mould growing on tomatoes. The white strands of fungus, called hyphae, make up the mycelium, and are breaking down the tomatoes to obtain nutrients for growth

Silver birch bark (Betula pendula), SEM
Detail of silver birch bark (Betula pendula), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Threads of fungal hyphae can be seen infiltrating the bark. Magnification x2000 at an image size of 10cm wide

Powdery mildew, SEM
Powdery mildew. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the parasitic powdery mildew Erysiphe sp. on the stalk of a plant

Mouldy crop, SEM
Mouldy crop. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of grey rot (Botrytis sp.) on a runner bean plant. This is a parasitic fungus that can cause great damage to food crops

Fungal infections, Artwork. Colonies of fungi on a petri dish with examples of fungal skin infections. In the background are fungal hyphae (filaments)

Grey mould fungus, light micrograph
Grey mould fungus. Light micrograph of a section through onion tissue infected with grey mould fungus (Botrytis allii). Botrytis is a parasitic saprophyte mould that grows on wounded plants

Rose mildew fungus, light micrograph
Rose mildew fungus. Light micrograph of a section through tissue from a rose plant infected with rose mildew fungus (Erysiphe pannosa)

Pear scab infection, light micrograph
Pear scab infection. Light micrograph of a section through a pear (Pyrus sp.) infected with the Venturia pirinum fungus. This fungus causes scab, or black spot, of the pear fruit

White rust fungus on a leaf. Light micrograph of a section through a plant leaf infected with white rust fungus (Albugo candida)

Earth ball fungus, light micrograph
Earth ball fungus. Light micrograph of a section through tissue from the fruiting body of an earth ball (Scleroderma vulgare) mushroom

Plum pocket infection, light micrograph
Plum pocket infection. Light micrograph of a section through a plum gall caused by the plum pocket fungus (Taphrina pruni)

Rust fungus in a leaf, light micrograph
Rust fungus in a leaf. Light micrograph of a section through a wheat leaf infected with the parasitic Puccinia graminis rust

Penicillium mould, light micrograph
Penicillium mould. Light micrograph of a section through an orange rind infected with Penicillium sp. blue mould fungus, showing fungal hyphae and conidiophores (pink and purple) with spores (red)

Brown mould fungus, light micrograph
Brown mould fungus. Light micrograph of a section through decaying plant tissue infected with brown mould fungus (Aspergillus glaucum)

Boletus fungus, light micrograph
Boletus fungus. Light micrograph of a section through tissue from the fruiting body of a Boletus sp. mushroom, showing the hymenium (dark red) of the fruiting body

Downy mildew infection, light micrograph
Downy mildew infection. Light micrograph of a section through a grapevine (Vitis sp.) leaf infected with downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola)

Hollyhock rust fungus in a leaf. Light micrograph of a section through a hollyhock (Alcea sp.) leaf infected with the parasitic Puccinia malvacearum rust, showing the teliospores (spores)

Fungal skin infection, artwork
Fungal skin infection. Artwork of clumps of fungal hyphae (brown), representing an infection of the skin by a fungus. In humans, this is invariably a dermatophyte

Aspergillus fungus, SEM
Aspergillus fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the fruiting body (round, top) of a typical mould (Aspergillus sp.)

Aspergillus fungus spores, SEM
Aspergillus fungus spores, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These chains of spores (orange) are the reproductive cells of the fruiting body, or conidiophore

Penicillium fungus, SEM
Penicillium fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Penicillium sp. fungus. Specialised threads (hyphae, pink), called conidiophores, are seen

Root fungus, light micrograph
Root fungus. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a root containing fungal hyphae called endotrophic mycorrhiza. The hyphae (green and blue)

Japanese sago palm root, light micrograph
Japanese sago palm root. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a root of a Japanese sago palm, (Cycas revoluta)

Neutrophil engulfing thrush fungus, SEM
Neutrophil engulfing thrush fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a neutrophil white blood cell engulfing and destroying a hypha (round)

Dry rot fungus. Dry rot, unlike its name suggests, infects damp timber. The term refers to the growth of either of two fungi

Lace lichen (Ramalina menziesii) growing on the branches of a valley oak tree (Quercus lobata). Lichens are symbiotic organisms formed of a fungus and an alga that mutually benefit one another

SEM of dry rot in plywood

False col SEM of rhizoids
False colour scanning electron micrograph of rhizoids, or " rootlets" of the bread mould, Rhizopus stolonifer, on the surface of bread. Spores circulate freely in the air

White bread mould, SEM
White bread mould. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the fruiting bodies of two types of mould growing on white bread. The moulds are Penicillium sp. and Mucor mucedo

Dry rot fungus, SEM
Dry rot fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of dry rot in a piece of domestic plywood. Dry rot is a fungus (Serpula lachrymans) which infects damp timber

Lichen (Teloschistes capensis). Lichens are symbiotic organisms formed of a fungus and an alga that mutually benefit one another. The alga is contained within the hyphae (filaments) of the fungus

Colonies of Penicillium chrysogenum fungus
Macrophotograph of colonies of the fungus Penicillium chrysogenum, which is used in the commercial production of antibiotics

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Hyphae, the intricate network of fungal filaments, are a fascinating subject to explore under the scanning electron microscope (SEM). From Candida fungus to lichen like Teloschistes chrysophthalmus, these microscopic structures reveal a world unseen by the naked eye. In one captivating SEM image, we witness mycorrhiza fungus entwined within plant roots. Magnified 700 times and printed on A4 paper, this image showcases the symbiotic relationship between fungi and plants in stunning detail. Moving on from plants, we delve into other habitats where hyphae thrive. Bread mould is captured in another SEM photograph, its delicate threads branching out across the surface. Rotten wood also becomes an enchanting sight as hyphae infiltrate its decaying fibers in yet another mesmerizing picture. Nature's ability to adapt and conquer is evident when observing a mouldy lemon through Picture No. 11675587. The intricate web covers every inch of this once vibrant fruit, reminding us of nature's relentless cycle of growth and decay. Sulphur Disco (Bisporella sulfurina) fruiting bodies emerge from dead wood with visible fungal hyphae at their base in Picture No. 11675586. This striking image highlights how fungi can transform lifeless matter into thriving ecosystems. Trechispora hymenocystis spreads over dead wood with fungal hyphae surrounding its margins at Clumber Park; it serves as a testament to nature's resilience even amidst death and decay. Lastly, we encounter Baeospora myosura growing from the tip of a pine cone with delicate hyphae encircling its base—a conifercone cap indeed. These images remind us that even in seemingly inhospitable environments such as pine cones or rotten wood, life finds a way through these remarkable networks called hyphae.