Gorse (Ulex europaeus) petal surface,coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This surface is smooth,compared to the surfaces of leafs and sepals,which are covered in hair-like structures called trichomes. Petals are usually a bright colour in order to attract pollinators to the flower. Gorse flowers have yellow petals. Magnification: x512 when printed at 10 centimetres across | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / PETER BOND, EM CENTRE, UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
Taille de l’image : | 5151 px × 3413 px |
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