Double-seeded fruit, light micrograph
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Double-seeded fruit, light micrograph
Double-seeded fruit. Light micrograph of a cross- section through a fruit with two seeds. This is the fruit of an Alexanders plant (Smyrnium olusatrum). The fruit consists of two mericarps (left and right, five-sided shapes) joined by a commisure (centre) with a divided axis (carpophore) to which they are attached when they separate. The surface of the fruit is ridged and there are oil canals between each ridge, and two on the commissural surface. The section shows the inside of the fruit, which consists of food to nourish the germinating seeds, and the two seeds themselves (round) that each contain the +embryo of a new plant
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of a double-seeded fruit, as seen through a light micrograph. The subject of this image is the fruit of an Alexanders plant (Smyrnium olusatrum), revealing its fascinating anatomy and reproductive process. The fruit consists of two mericarps, which are five-sided shapes that can be observed on the left and right sides of the image. These mericarps are joined by a commisure in the center, with a divided axis known as carpophore to which they are attached when they separate. The surface of the fruit displays distinct ridges, each housing oil canals between them. Additionally, there are two oil canals present on the commissural surface. Upon examining this cross-section view, we gain insight into what lies inside the fruit itself - nourishing food for germinating seeds and two round seeds containing new plant embryos. This microscopic perspective allows us to appreciate both the complexity and elegance found within nature's botanical wonders. Through this visually stunning portrayal captured under a light microscope, we delve into various aspects such as biology, reproduction, anatomy, and botany. It serves as a reminder that even in seemingly ordinary fruits lie extraordinary stories waiting to be explored by curious minds fascinated by science and nature's marvels.
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