Asexual Collection

Candida fungus, SEM
Candida fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of budding threads (hyphae) of a Candida fungus. The budding areas are where asexual reproduction is producing new fungus cells

Dividing yeast cells, SEM
Dividing yeast cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Schizosaccharomyces pombe yeast cells dividing. S. pombe is a single-celled fungus that is studied widely as a model organism for

Dividing yeast cells, SEM
Dividing yeast cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Schizosaccharomyces pombe yeast cells dividing. S. pombe is a single-celled fungus that is studied widely as a model organism for

Salmonella bacterium dividing, SEM
Salmonella bacterium dividing. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of of a Salmonella bacterium dividing. The two new daughter cells are seen at upper right and lower left

Yeast cells, SEM
Yeast cells. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of cells of brewer s, or baker s, yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae). This fungus consists of single vegetative cells

Plate 3 Stentor Ciliata from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919)
5615749 Plate 3 Stentor Ciliata from Kunstformen der Natur (Art Forms in Nature) illustrated by Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) by Haeckel

Javanese Dancer
Profile of a native dancer wearing traditional costume, including an elaborate headdress and arm band, Java, Indonesia. Date: 1930s

Black vine weevil, SEM
Black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus), on a leaf, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This insect is a pest that attacks a wide range of plants, including the yew, rhododendron, azalea

Aspergillus fungus, artwork C013 / 4613
Aspergillus fungus. Computer artwork of the fruiting body (conidiophore) of a typical mould (Aspergillus sp.), showing spores (conidia, round)

Green Hydra (Chlorohydra viridissima) adult, in process of asexual reproduction by budding off new animal, attached to piece of gravel underwater, Belvedere, Bexley, Kent, England

Ciliate protozoa, light micrograph
Ciliate protozoa. Light micrograph of a mixed population of freshwater ciliate protozoa and algae. The algae are the green filaments crossing the field

Green algae colonies. Light micrograph of green algae colonies (Volvox sp.). These colonies are made up of approximately 500 individual flagellate cells, arranged in a glycoprotein filled sphere

Starfish regenerating a new body
Starfish growing a new body. The large arm (upper right) was severed from the body of a mature starfish. If the victim survived the injury, it will have grown a new arm

Bean aphid (Aphis fabae), artwork. This is a wingless female adult. It is able to reproduce parthenogentically (asexual reproduction), giving birth to pregnant offspring

Abstract artwork of a persons face

Genetic sexuality. Conceptual computer artwork of male and female symbols in front of DNA helices (deoxyribonucleic acid), representing the genetic component of sexual identity

Transgender balance, conceptual artwork
Conceptual artwork based on the popular Transgender Pride symbol devised by Holly Boswell, crossed with the yin-yang symbol, showing calm

Aspergillus fungus spores, SEM
Aspergillus fungus spores, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These chains of spores (orange) are the reproductive cells of the fruiting body, or conidiophore

Penicillium fungus, SEM
Penicillium fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Penicillium sp. fungus. Specialised threads (hyphae, pink), called conidiophores, are seen

Mycobacterium dividing, TEM
Mycobacterium dividing. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a Mycobacterium sp. bacterium undergoing binary fission

Plant cutting growing roots
MODEL RELEASED. Plant cutting growing roots. Geranium (Geranium sp.) plant cutting growing roots in a jar of water. The cutting will be placed in soil to complete its growth into a new plant

Bulbous buttercup (Ranunculus bulbosus) runners, with stems, leaves and flowers on display. Mature plants send out long sideway stems called runners

Piggyback plant (Tolmiea menziesii) plantlets growing at the junction of an older leaf and stem

Gut bacterium reproducing, TEM
Gut bacterium reproducing. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of a single bacterium dividing into two identical clone daughter bacteria

Bread mould (Penicillium sp.). Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of mouldy bread. The fungus penetrates the bread, digesting and absorbing its nutrients

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"Asexual: Unveiling the Intricate World of Reproduction Through Microscopy" Delving into the microscopic realm, we encounter a fascinating array of organisms engaging in asexual reproduction. Candida fungus, captured under the scanning electron microscope (SEM), reveals its intricate structure as it proliferates and thrives. Observing dividing yeast cells through SEM provides us with a glimpse into their remarkable ability to reproduce without the need for mating. The process unfolds before our eyes, showcasing nature's ingenuity in perpetuating life. Venturing further, we explore intestinal protozoan parasites using transmission electron microscopy (TEM). These tiny creatures navigate their complex life cycles through asexual means, adapting and surviving within their hosts. The Salmonella bacterium divides under SEM, highlighting its resilience and adaptability. This splitting process showcases how these microorganisms multiply rapidly, posing challenges to human health. Examining bread mold through SEM unravels its intricate network of filaments that aid in spore production. Asexually reproducing by releasing countless spores into the environment ensures this organism's survival and dispersal. Yeast cells come alive under SEM as they undergo division - an essential mechanism for propagation without sexual reproduction. Witnessing this phenomenon reminds us of nature's diverse strategies for continuation. Plate 3 from Ernst Haeckel's "Kunstformen der Natur" introduces Stentor Ciliata – captivating single-celled organisms that engage in various modes of reproduction including asexual methods. Haeckel's illustrations bring forth both scientific accuracy and artistic beauty. Amidst these microscopic wonders lies another form of artistry; Javanese Dancers grace our visual senses with elegant movements symbolizing cultural expressions while reminding us that even humans possess unique ways to propagate life beyond sexuality. Black vine weevil presents itself magnificently under SEM revealing its exoskeleton intricacies while silently multiplying via parthenogenesis – yet another example reproduction in the animal kingdom.