Pollen grains, artwork
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Pollen grains, artwork
Pollen grains. Artwork of pollen grains from different flowers. The outer wall (exine) of each pollen grain is highly sculpted to aid their dispersal. A flowering plant produces many pollen grains which need to be dispersed. This dispersal may happen as the spiky exine sticks to a pollinator such as a bee, or the grains may be disperse on the wind. Each pollen grain contains a male gamete (reproductive cell) that is intended to fertilise the ovule or egg (female gamete) of another plant of that species, forming the seed for a new plant. High pollen levels can trigger allergic reactions such as hay fever
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Media ID 9224639
© CHRISTIAN KOCH, MICROCHEMICALS/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Allergen Allergens Exine Flowering Plants Grains Plant Reproduction Pollen Pollen Grain Pollination Reproductive Structure Wind Dispersal
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This artwork showcases the intricate beauty of pollen grains from various flowers. Each grain's outer wall, known as the exine, is remarkably sculpted to aid in their dispersal. The flowering plant produces numerous pollen grains that require dispersal for successful reproduction. This can occur when the spiky exine attaches itself to a pollinator like a bee or through wind dispersion. Contained within each pollen grain is a male gamete, which serves as the reproductive cell responsible for fertilizing the ovule or egg of another plant of the same species. This union results in the formation of a seed and ultimately gives rise to a new plant. It is important to note that high levels of pollen can trigger allergic reactions such as hay fever. These tiny particles serve as allergens and may cause discomfort for individuals sensitive to them. The white background enhances our focus on these remarkable biological structures, allowing us to appreciate their complexity and importance in plant reproduction. This stunning illustration combines elements from botany, biology, and nature photography into an exquisite piece of art that celebrates both science and aesthetics.
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