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Scientific Image - Pollen Grains

Magnified image of pollen particles using a Scanning Electron Microscope.

DESCRIPTION

This scanning electron microscope image shows pollen particles from a variety of common plants: sunflower, morning glory, hollyhock, lily, primrose, and castor bean. • SIZE: The smallest pollen grains are about 6-8 µm in diameter. • IMAGING TOOL: Scanning electron microscope (SEM)

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DESCRIPTION

This scanning electron microscope image shows pollen particles from a variety of common plants: sunflower, morning glory, hollyhock, lily, primrose, and castor bean. • SIZE: The smallest pollen grains are about 6-8 µm in diameter. • IMAGING TOOL: Scanning electron microscope (SEM)

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Credits

YEAR CREATED
2014
OWNING INSTITUTION

Dartmouth Electron Microscope Facility - Attribution is required. The creator listed here has made this image available to NISE Network partners for non-profit educational use only. Uses may include but are not limited to reproduction and distribution of copies, creation of derivative works, and combination with other assets to create exhibitions, programs, publications, research, and websites.

PERMISSIONS

The creator listed above has made this image available to NISE Network partners for non-profit educational use only. Uses may include but are not limited to reproduction and distribution of copies, creation of derivative works, and combination with other assets to create exhibitions, programs, publications, research, and websites.