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Solanum sp. tomato seedA scanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a tomato seed (Solanum sp.), artificially coloured by computer
Leptoglossis ferreyraeiA pollen grain of Leptoglossis ferreyraei (polar view) from the family Solanaceae, the tomato family
Leptoglossis lomanaA pollen grain of the Leptoglossis lomana (polar view) from the family Solanacea, the tomato family
Salticus senecus, zebra jumping spiderScanning electron microscope image of a zebra jumping spider from the UK (x 35). Note the two large eyes that give them excellent binoular vision. Coloured artificially on computer
Ciliate planktonScanning electron microscope image of a ciliate showing clearly the microscopic hairs or cilia that they use for movement and feeding (x 700)
Gold in unspecified mineralScanning electron microscope image of an elemental map showing the distribution of gold (Au) in mineral samples
PyrochloreScanning electron microscope images of elemental maps showing thorium, uranium, tantalum and silicon in the mineral pyrochlore from Sokli, Finland
GoyaziteScanning electron microscope image of the energy-dispersive X-ray spectrum of the mineral goyazite, obtained using Link AN10000 analysis system
Collembola, springtailScanning electron microscope image of a springtail head (x 300)
CoccolithsScanning electron microscope (SEM) image of coccoliths, these are the limestone scales surrounding the marine phytoplankton coccolithophores
Pediculus humanus, human head louseScanning electron microscope image of a human head louse (x 60). These external parasites use their hook-like claws to grip the hair
Sitophilus granarius, grain weevilScanning electron microscope image of a grain weevil (x 50). Note the elongated snout or rostrum, with the chewing mouthparts at the end. These weevils cannot fly. Artificially coloured by computer
VelcroA trademarked name for a fastening tape made up of a strip of nylon with a surface of minute hooks, that fasten to another strip with a surface of uncut pile. A SEM image
Amblyomma sp. hard backed tickScanning electron microscope view of a hard backed tick from the family Ixodidae. Coloured artificially on computer
Cells on glassScanning electron microscope (SEM) image of cells on glass (x 2K)
Volcanic glass, Peles hairScanning electron microscope image of a sample of volcanic glass from Mt. Pele, produced to evaluate different types of laser in Laser Ablation Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry
Variable pressure scanning electron microscopeThis electron microscope allows the imaging of samples without any preparation
Acanthoica acanthifera
Myxomycetes, plasmodial slime mouldScanning electron microscope image of a plasmodial slime mould spore (x12000). This mould spends most of its life as a single cell; when they reproduce they form a slug-like blob that can travel
Collembola ocelli, springtailScanning electron microscope image of the springtail with simple eyes (x 1.2K)
Copper in unspecified mineralScanning electron microscope image of an elemental map showing the distribution of copper (Cu) in mineral samples
OstracodScanning electron microscope image of an ostracod, an arthropod where the body is enclosed in a carapace (x 220)
Bryobia praetiosa, clover miteScanning electron microscope image of a clover mite (x 70K), they have front legs which are nearly twice as long as the hind legs
Collembola sp. springtailScanning electron microscope image of a springtail showing the characteristic pattern on the cuticle surface (x 3.5K)
Fractured pollen grainScanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing a fractured pollen grain
Populus nigra, lombardy or black poplar pollenScanning electron microscope image (x 1500) of black poplar pollen grains showing a characteristic granular surface ornamentation and no apertures (inaperturate)
Butterfly wing scale (part)
Bellis perenis, daisy petalScanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a daisy petal. Published in Close-Up (2004) by Chris Jones and Alex Ball (inside cover)
Aphis fabae, black bean aphidScanning electron microscope image showing a frontal view of a black bean aphid on leaf (x100). Aphids or plant lice are small, plant-sucking insects
Human hairScanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing a human hair with the cuticle reflexed
Coccolithus pelagicusCoccosphere of Coccolithus pelagicus, a common cold water coccolithophore. Collected from the British Continental shelf, North West of Scotland. Specimen diameter 15m. False-coloured SEM image
Ophiaster formosusA coccolithophore with long appendages formed of strings of highly modified coccoliths. Collected from the West Pacific. Specimen diameter 50m. False-coloured SEM image
Lasius niger, black garden ant
Calliphora vicina, blowfly or blue bottleScanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a blowflys wing
Pelargonium crispum, lemon geranium
Fractured antherScanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing a fractured anther, otherwise known as the sac, which contains the pollen in the male sex organs (stamens)
Amirthalingamia macracantha, tapeworm
Asteraceae, daisyScanning electron microscope image of the fractured surface of an anther showing a developing pollen grain from a member of the daisy or Asteraceae family ( X 3000)
Lumbricus terrestris, earthwormScanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing the chaeta/setae - involved in the locomotion on an earthworm
Taraxacum officinale, dandelionScanning electron microscope (SEM) image of a dandelion (x 80)
Bia actorian, South American butterfly wingScanning electron microscope (SEM) image of the fore-wing of the South American butterfly (x 2500)
Spider trichobothrium hairScanning electron microscope (SEM) image of the base of a trichobothrium hair (x 1, 000). The hair is an air-movement sensor extending from the pit in the cuticle of a spiders leg
Fagus sylvatica, European beech pollenScanning electron microscope picture (X1500) showing a pollen grain as seen from the side. The image shows one of the three laterally-placed aperture furrows with a small pore in the centre
Fraxinus excelsior, weeping ash pollenScanning electron microscope picture (x 1500) of ash pollen grains from above, with three furrowed apertures (trizonocolporate)
Calliphora vicina, blowfly or bluebottleScanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing the smaller units making up the compound eye of a blowfly