Moss stems, light micrograph
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Moss stems, light micrograph
Moss stems, light micrograph. Transverse section through stems of a cord moss (Polytrichum commune). The outside of the stems, the epidermis, is made up of thick-walled cells. Below the epidermis is a cortex made up of thin-walled cells. In the center of the stem is the axial cylinder. This consists of a core (hadrome) made up of large thickened cells thought to conduct water, and a thin outer layer (leptome) of thin-walled cells thought to conduct food. Magnification: x14 when printed at 10 centimetres wide
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Bryophyte Bryophytes Bryophytic Cellular Cortex Cross Section Epidermis Internal Structure Moss Mosses Part Parts Plant Anatomy Stem Stems Structural Tissue Transverse Water Transport Cells Light Micrograph Light Microscope Section Sectioned
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of moss stems at a microscopic level. The image, taken using a light microscope, reveals a transverse section through the stems of a cord moss known as Polytrichum commune. The outer layer of the stem, called the epidermis, is composed of thick-walled cells that provide protection and support to the plant. Just below it lies the cortex, made up of thin-walled cells that aid in nutrient absorption and storage. At the center of this botanical marvel lies the axial cylinder - an essential part responsible for water and food transportation within the moss. This vital structure consists of two distinct layers: a core (hadrome) comprised of large thickened cells believed to conduct water, and an outer layer (leptome) consisting of thin-walled cells thought to facilitate food transport. The magnified view allows us to appreciate every detail with precision; when printed at 10 centimeters wide, it achieves an impressive x14 magnification ratio. Against a clean white background, this photograph captures not only nature's remarkable cellular composition but also highlights its intricate internal structure. With its focus on botany and plant anatomy, this stunning image serves as a reminder that even in seemingly simple organisms like mosses or bryophytes, there exists extraordinary complexity worth exploring further.
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