Photographic Print : Honeybee hind leg, SEM
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Honeybee hind leg, SEM
Honey bee leg. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the hind leg of a honeybee (Apis mellifera). The dense coating of hairs are used to collect pollen. At top centre is the pollen basket (orange), which the bee packs with pollen to carry back to the hive. Pollen left on the legs may be brushed off onto the stigma of flowers the bee visits, pollinating the flowers
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Media ID 6317389
© SUSUMU NISHINAGA/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Apis Mellifera Colored Entomological Hair Hairs Hairy Honey Bee Pollen Basket Pollination Hind Leg
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Discover the intricacies of nature with Media Storehouse's Photographic Prints. Our collection includes this stunning Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) of a Honeybee hind leg, captured by Science Photo Library. Witness the intricate details of the honeybee's hind leg, covered in dense hairs used for pollen collection. Bring the wonders of science into your home or office with our high-quality, vibrant prints. Order yours today and explore the beauty of the natural world up close.
Printed on archival quality paper for unrivalled stable artwork permanence and brilliant colour reproduction with accurate colour rendition and smooth tones. Printed on professional 234gsm Fujifilm Crystal Archive DP II paper. 10x8 for landscape images, 8x10 for portrait images.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the intricate details of a honeybee's hind leg, captured through a scanning electron microscope. The vibrant colors and contrasting black background bring this tiny world of nature to life. The dense coating of hairs that covers the leg serves an essential purpose for these industrious insects - collecting pollen. Each hair acts as a delicate brush, allowing the bee to gather pollen from flowers it visits during its foraging missions. At the top center of the image, we can observe an orange structure known as the "pollen basket". This specialized compartment is where bees pack collected pollen before carrying it back to their hive. As they move from one flower to another, some pollen may inadvertently stick to their legs. When visiting subsequent flowers, this transferred pollen can be brushed off onto the stigma, facilitating pollination and aiding in plant reproduction. This stunning photograph not only highlights the beauty and complexity found within nature but also provides valuable insights into entomology and biology. It reminds us of how interconnected different species are in our ecosystem and emphasizes the crucial role that honeybees play in pollinating plants worldwide.
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