Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section of a water lily (Nymphaea alba) stem, manipulated in Photoshop, showing spiked 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: x 11.5 at 10cm wide. | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Lowry, Steve |
Taille de l’image : | 6700 px × 3762 px |
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