Macro photograph of trichomes (hairs) on the surface of a leaf from a watermoss (Salvinia sp.) plant. Watermoss is a floating aquatic plant. These super-hydrophobic hairs trap a layer of air and repel water (the Salvinia effect),allowing the plant to float and preventing it from becoming water-logged and sinking. Any water landing on the upper surface of the leaf beads up and rolls off. Salvinia-surfaces are used as drag reducing coatings on ships to make them more buoyant,therefore reducing energy consumption and emissions. Magnification: x40,when printed 10cm wide | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Fox, Frank |
Taille de l’image : | 5156 px × 3437 px |
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Property Release : | Non requis |
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