Cypress Pollen Grains Observed in Scanning Electron Microscopy (2200X) (IMAGE)

Hokkaido University

Cypress Pollen Grains Observed in Scanning Electron Microscopy (2200X)

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Orbicules or "Ubisch bodies" (300 - 600nm granules), characteristics of Cupressaceae pollen, are visible on the surface of the exine (outer membrane).

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Youcef Shahali / Colorization Jean-Marc Panaud, Institut Pasteur

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