Pollen Collection

Honey bees, (Apis mellifera) honeycomb and life cycle, expanded cross-section and insets

Lavender pollen grain, SEM
Lavender pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain (yellow) amongst the petal (papilla) cells (purple) of a French lavender (Lavandula dentata) flower

Pollen grains from various plants. Chromolithograph from Julius Fritzsche, Ueber den Pollen. Tab IX. Date: 1837

Dahlia flower pollen, SEM
Dahlia flower pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain (orange) from a Dahlia cultorum flower. A pollen grain contains a male sex cell from a flowering plant

Bullfinch - male on Blossom in spring
DAC-6 Bullfinch - male on Blossom in spring Pyrrhula pyrrhula David Chapman Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bees in springtime
Bees enjoy collecting pollen from abundant catkins on pussy willow branches growing by a river

Honeybee in flight approaching cherry tree blossoms to collect pollen Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
SAS-440 Honeybee - in flight approaching cherry tree blossoms to collect pollen Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany Apis mellifera Steffen & Alexandra Sailer Please note that prints are for personal display

Pollen grains, SEM
Pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrographs (SEM) of pollen grains from a variety of plants

7-SPOT LADYBIRD - on Marsh Marigolds
SPH-711 7-SPOT LADYBIRD - on Marsh Marigolds UK Coccinella 7-punctata Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Forget-me-not flower, SEM
Forget-me-not flower. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a forget-me-not (Myosotis arvensis) flower. The corolla consists of five petals (blue)

A bumblebee collects nectar from lavender blossoms in Vienna, Austria June 17, 2018. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner

A futuristic alien plant harvest

Common oak (Quercus robur) fowers shedding pollen. Surrey, UK. April

tulipa clusiana lady jane, tulip, white subject
Tulipa clusiana Lady Jane Tulipa Tulip White subject

Cedar (Cedrus sp), male catkins releasing pollen. Surrey England, UK

White banded native australian bee
White banded australian native bee landing in a white flower

North America, United States, Alaska, Ketchikan. Flightseeing over the Misty Fjords National Monument. Spring pollen streaks the water of the Fjords

Picture No. 11675582
Scanning Electron micrograph (SEM): Lily Pollen grains. Date:

Dandelion pollen grain, SEM
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) pollen grain, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains are reproductive structures produced by the male parts of flowering plants

Forget-me-not flower, SEM
Forget-me-not flower. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a forget-me-not (Myosotis arvensis) flower. The petals (blue) are covered by numerous projections called papillae

Pollen on a bee leg, SEM
Pollen on a bee leg. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains (pale purple) on the leg of a bee (superfamily Apoidea). Pollen grains are the male sex cells of a flowering plant

7-Spot LADYBIRD - feeding on pollen
SPH-677 7-Spot LADYBIRD - feeding on pollen UK Coccinella 7-punctata Steve Hopkin Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Bumble bee collecting pollen
Bumble bee (Bombus sp.) collecting pollen fom a flower. Bumble bees are important pollinators

Daisy in between toes. Foot with a common daisy (Bellis perennis) in between the toes. Photographed in summer

Ivy pollen (Hedera helix), SEM
Ivy pollen (Hedera helix), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification x1390 at 10cm wide

Philadelphia fleabane pollen grains, SEM
Philadelphia fleabane (Erigeron philadelphicus) pollen grains, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains are reproductive structures produced by the male parts of flowering plants

Gorse stigma with pollen grains, SEM
Gorse (Ulex europaeus) stigma (green) with pollen grains (yellow), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains are reproductive structures produced by the male parts of flowering

Lily pollen grain on rosemary leaf, SEM
Lily pollen grain on rosemary leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain (yellow) from a lily flower (Lilium sp.)

Forsythia pollen grains, SEM
Forsythia pollen grains arranged in a spiral, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains are reproductive structures produced by the male parts of flowering plants

Flame lily pollen, SEM
Flame lily (Gloriosa sp.) pollen grains, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). The grains have a highly sculptured outer wall (exine)

Germinating lily pollen, SEM
Germinating lily pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of lily (Lilium sp.) pollen grains that have sprouted pollen tubes. Pollen contains the male sex cells of a plant

Red Clover pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains of Red Clover, Trifolium pratense. The outer wall (exine) of each grain has a netted ornamentation

Pollination, SEM
Pollination. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of part of a flowers pistil with pollen grains attached. The pistil is the female reproductive part of a flower

Marrow and forget-me-not pollen, SEM
Pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from a marrow plant (Cucurbita sp. left) and a forget-me-not plant (Myosotis sp. lower right)

Early Bumblebee (Bombus pratorum) adult male, feeding on helenium flower, Essex, England, july

A Mecanopsis flower, or blue Himalayan poppy
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"Pollen: The Lifeblood of Nature's Symphony" In the intricate dance of nature, pollen plays a vital role as the lifeblood that sustains countless species. Honey bees (Apis mellifera) diligently collect this golden treasure from vibrant blossoms, creating a mesmerizing tapestry within their honeycomb and perpetuating their remarkable life cycle. Take a closer look at this enchanting world through an expanded cross-section and insets, revealing the intricate beauty of lavender pollen grains under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). As spring arrives, bees buzz with excitement amidst blooming landscapes, like delicate bullfinches perched on blossoms in search of nourishment. Pollen grains come in diverse shapes and sizes - each unique to its plant origin. From dahlia flowers to various plants' microscopic wonders captured by SEM, these tiny particles hold immense significance for both flora and fauna alike. Witness the harmonious synergy between honeybees and cherry tree blossoms as they unite in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. In another captivating scene, a 7-spot ladybird gracefully rests upon marsh marigolds while surrounded by vibrant pollen-laden petals. Traveling across regions brings us to Norfolk UK where opium poppy flowers sway gently in the breeze - their alluring blooms adorned with precious pollen waiting to be dispersed into the world. Meanwhile, forget-me-not flowers reveal their hidden intricacies when observed under SEM. Finally, picture a bumblebee delicately collecting nectar from lavender blossoms against Vienna's picturesque backdrop. This industrious creature not only gathers sweet nectar but also inadvertently carries essential pollen from flower to flower - ensuring future generations flourish. Indeed, "pollen" is far more than just an ordinary substance; it represents nature's symphony orchestrated by buzzing wings and fragrant blooms. It symbolizes resilience and interconnectedness as it weaves together ecosystems worldwide – reminding us that even something so small can have a profound impact on the tapestry of life.