Mouse Mat : Pollen on stink bug, SEM
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Pollen on stink bug, SEM
Pollen grains (orange) on the leg of a stink bug (order Hemiptera), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains are the male sex cells of a flowering plant. Many insects that feed on plants and plant juices act as pollinators, carrying pollen from one flower to another, which can fertilise the plant. Magnification unknown
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Media ID 6287035
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Grain Grains Hair Hairs Hairy Pollen Pollinator Re Production Reproductive Stink Bug
Mouse Mat
A high quality photographic print manufactured into a durable wipe clean mouse mat (27x22cm) with a non slip backing, which works with all mice.
Archive quality photographic print in a durable wipe clean mouse mat with non slip backing. Works with all computer mice
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.7cm (10" x 8.1")
Estimated Product Size is 26.9cm x 21.8cm (10.6" x 8.6")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate world of pollination. In this coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM), we witness a close-up view of a stink bug's leg adorned with vibrant orange pollen grains. These tiny particles, known as male sex cells in flowering plants, play a crucial role in plant reproduction. The image highlights the fascinating relationship between insects and plants. Many insects, including stink bugs from the Hemiptera order, act as vital pollinators by feeding on plants and their juices. As they move from one flower to another, these diligent creatures inadvertently carry pollen along with them. This process enables fertilization and ultimately contributes to the survival and diversity of plant species. The magnification used for capturing this mesmerizing scene remains unknown but reveals an astonishing level of detail. The hairy surface of the stink bug's leg is covered in numerous pollen grains, emphasizing its effectiveness as a carrier between flowers. Through this remarkable photograph, Science Photo Library invites us to appreciate nature's intricate mechanisms that sustain life on our planet. It serves as a reminder that even seemingly insignificant interactions like those between insects and plants can have profound impacts on ecosystems worldwide.
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