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polarized light illumination
(7 results)
CIL:41831
NCBI Organism Classification
Ulmus americana
Biological Process
seed organization
Cellular Component
seed wings
American Elm seed (Ulmus americana), captured using stereomicroscopy and polarized light. These seeds are also called samaras and have characteristic "wings" on their periphery. Honorable Mention, 2...
CIL:41919
NCBI Organism Classification
triceratops
Biological Process
bone organization
Cellular Component
none specified
Polarized light micrograph of Triceratops dinosaur parietal (skull) bone. Honorable Mention, 2009 Olympus BioScapes Digital Imaging Competition®.
CIL:41832
NCBI Organism Classification
Elodea canadensis
Biological Process
none specified
Cellular Component
cell surface
Fresh water plant Elodea canadensis imaged using polarized light. 2010 Olympus BioScapes Digital Imaging Competition®.
CIL:41837
NCBI Organism Classification
Diatom arachnoidiscus
Biological Process
frustule organization
Cellular Component
frustule
Polarized light micrograph of a Diatom arachnoidiscus. Honorable Mention, 2010 Olympus BioScapes Digital Imaging Competition®.
CIL:41823
NCBI Organism Classification
Micrasterias
Biological Process
cell division
Cellular Component
nucleus
Desmid Micrasterias, a chlorophyceae alga of extraordinary beauty, beginning to divide. Micrasterias have bilateral symmetry, with two mirror image semi-cells joined by a narrow isthmus containing th...
CIL:41009
NCBI Organism Classification
Spirogyra
Biological Process
cell organization
Cellular Component
cell surface
Brighfield and polarized light of Spirogyra (a filamentous green algae). Spirogyra is unbranched with cellular cells connected end to end in long green filaments. Sixth Prize, 2010 Olympus BioScapes...
CIL:45002
NCBI Organism Classification
Philodina roseola
Biological Process
organelle organization
Cellular Component
ciliary ring
This is a live image of the bdelloid rotifer Philodina roseola under 20x magnification. Bdelloid rotifers are microscopic freshwater invertebrates best known for their capacity to undergo frequent cyc...
