Macro photograph of a honey bee,Apis mellifera,on the flower of the ox-eye chamomile,Anthemis tinctoria. The pollen basket,loaded with pollen to be taken to the hive,is visible on the bee's knee. Its tongue is extended as if drinking nec- tar. While gathering pollen and nectar,the bee transfers pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigmatic surface of another. If compatible,fertilization and seed production follow. Magnification: X 1. 8 at 35mm size,X 3.6 at 6x7cm size | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Burgess, Dr. Jeremy |
Taille de l’image : | 5012 px × 3543 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |