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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, comprising one or more carpels. Here, many carpels (projections) can be seen with pollen grains (balls) attached to the sticky tips of each carpel, called stigmas. Each carpel comprises a stigma, a style (the projection between stigma and ovary), and an ovary containing eggs (not seen). Pollen, the male sex cells of a flowering plant, lands on the stigma and burrows down through the style to reach the ovary at the styles base. It then fertilises the ovum there, forming a seed

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B Alls Carpel Carpels False Colour Fertilisation Fertilization Gamete Gametes Grain Grains Pistil Plant Anatomy Pollen Pollinating Projection Projections Re Production Reproductive Sex Cell Stigma Stigmas Style Styles Cells False Coloured

17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame

FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 19.8cm (9.6" x 7.8")

Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")

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.

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This print titled "Pollination, SEM" showcases the intricate beauty of nature's reproductive process. In this coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM), we are granted a close-up view of a flower's pistil adorned with pollen grains. The pistil, known as the female reproductive part of a flower, is composed of several carpels. Each carpel can be observed in this image as delicate projections, with pollen grains attached to their sticky tips called stigmas. The carpel itself consists of three essential components: the stigma, which serves as the landing site for male sex cells; the style, acting as a bridge between stigma and ovary; and finally, the ovary housing eggs that remain unseen. Pollen plays a crucial role in plant reproduction by landing on the stigma and traveling down through the style to reach the base where it fertilizes an ovum within the ovary. This fertilization process leads to seed formation. The false-coloured details captured by this scanning electron microscope offer us an awe-inspiring glimpse into pollination at its finest. It reminds us of how intricately interconnected all living organisms are and highlights nature's remarkable ability to perpetuate life through such complex biological mechanisms. This stunning photograph from Science Photo Library encapsulates not only scientific wonder but also celebrates our planet's diverse flora and its fascinating botanical processes.

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