Water Lily Stem is a photograph by Steve Lowry which was uploaded on July 7th, 2016.
Water Lily Stem
Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section of a water lily (Nymphae alba) stem showing idioblasts. Idioblasts are formed from crystals of... more
by Steve Lowry
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Water Lily Stem
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Steve Lowry
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Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section of a water lily (Nymphae alba) stem showing idioblasts. Idioblasts are formed from crystals of calcium oxylate. They may function to store excess calcium which would otherwise be toxic to the plant. Some botanists think that they may act as lenses and focus sunlight on to the chloroplasts. Magnification: x68 at 10cm wide.
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July 7th, 2016
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