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Chickweed pollen grain, SEM
Chickweed pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain (green) from a chickweed flower (Stellaria media). Pollen grains are reproductive structures produced by the male parts of flowering plants
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Chickweed Colored Exine False Colored False Colour Flowering Plants Gamete Parts Pollen Grain Re Production Reproductive Part Sex Cell Stellaria Media False Coloured
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of a chickweed pollen grain, captured using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). The vibrant green color adds an artistic touch to this scientific marvel. Pollen grains are crucial reproductive structures produced by the male parts of flowering plants, and this image provides a close-up view of their fascinating structure. The chickweed flower, scientifically known as Stellaria media, is the source of this particular pollen grain. The SEM technology used to capture this image allows us to appreciate the fine details that make up the pollen grain's exine - its outer layer. This false-colored micrograph reveals the delicate patterns and textures present on its surface. As we delve into botany and biology through this photograph, we gain insight into angiosperms' reproductive process – how they produce gametes or sex cells for reproduction. It serves as a reminder of nature's remarkable ability to create life in such intricate ways. This single print encapsulates both scientific curiosity and aesthetic appreciation for our natural world. It reminds us that even at microscopic levels, there is immense beauty waiting to be discovered.
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