Chlorophyll Collection

Chloroplast structure, artwork
Chloroplast structure. Artwork showing the internal structure of chloroplasts, the organelles in plant cells responsible for photosynthesis

Lotus flower [Nelumbo speciosum] in full bloom. Mantova / Mantua, Italy
Lotus flower [Nelumbo speciosum] in full bloom. Mantova/Mantua, Italy

Banana leaf at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, London
London, England - 2009; The beauty of nature in pure, abstract form - a back-lit banana leaf seen in the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew

Chloroplast, SEM
Chloroplast. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a plant cell, showing a fractured chloroplast (green)

Red Ginger Flower Between Green Leaves

USA, Green Anole Lizard On Red Ginger Plant; Hawaii Islands

Euglena gracilis, SEM
Euglena gracilis protists. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Euglena gracilis protists. These organisms possess a unique combination of plant and animal characters. Like the algae, E

Photosynthesis, illustration. Photosynthesis is the process by which most plants (and some other living organisms) convert energy from sunlight into chemical energy

Workers harvesting on a tea plantation in Japan
Antique illustration of a workers harvesting on a tea plantation in Japan

Average plant growth of the Earth
This pair of images contrasts average plant growth in 2002 to growth in 2008, revealing small interannual changes. The images are part of our series World of Change: Global Biosphere

Conceptual image of chloroplast

Conceptual image of Euglena

Chloroplast, artwork
Chloroplast, computer artwork

Diatom, light micrograph C014 / 4673
Diatom. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a Gyrosigma sp. diatom. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Plants and photosynthesis C014 / 1252
Plants and photosynthesis. Sunlight (upper left) shining on leafy plants, representing photosynthesis. This is the process by which plants harness the energy in sunlight

Chloroplast, TEM C016 / 6297
Chloroplast. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of chloroplast from the moss Physcomitrella patens. Chloroplasts are the sites of photosynthesis

Chloroplast, TEM C016 / 6298
Chloroplast. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of chloroplast from the moss Physcomitrella patens. Chloroplasts are the sites of photosynthesis

Diatoms, light micrograph C014 / 4675
Diatoms. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a group of Meridion circulare diatoms. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Diatom, light micrograph C014 / 4677
Diatom. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a Campylodiscus sp. diatom. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Green hydra, light micrograph C014 / 4680
Green hydra. Darkfield illuminated light micrograph of the tentacled head of a green hydra (Hydra viridis). Hydra are small simple predatory fresh-water animals, belonging to the phylum Cnidaria

Green algae, light micrograph C014 / 4670
Green algae. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a single green alga, showing the chloroplast (green) inside. Algae use the chloroplasts to produce food through photosynthesis

Diatoms, light micrograph C014 / 4671
Diatoms. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a group of Achnantes longipes diatoms. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Green hydra, light micrograph C014 / 4681
Green hydra. Darkfield illuminated light micrograph of a green hydra (Hydra viridis), showing its tentacled head. Hydra are small simple predatory fresh-water animals

Diatom, light micrograph C014 / 4669
Diatom. Differential interference contrast micrograph of an Achnantes longipes diatom. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Diatoms, light micrograph C014 / 4668
Diatoms. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a group of Achnantes longipes diatoms. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Diatoms, light micrograph C014 / 4674
Diatoms. Differential interference contrast micrograph of a group of Achnantes longipes diatoms. Diatoms are a group of photosynthetic, single-celled algae containing about 10, 000 species

Green hydra, light micrograph C014 / 4678
Green hydra. Light micrograph of the tentacled head of a green hydra (Hydra viridis). Hydra are small simple predatory fresh-water animals, belonging to the phylum Cnidaria

Green hydra, light micrograph C014 / 4679
Green hydra. Darkfield illuminated light micrograph of a green hydra (Hydra viridis), showing its tentacled head. Hydra are small simple predatory fresh-water animals

Chloroplast, TEM C017 / 8233
Chloroplast. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of chloroplast from the leaf of a Coleus blumei plant. Chloroplasts are the sites of photosynthesis

Indian Ocean, chlorophyll concentration C016 / 3722
Indian Ocean, chlorophyll concentration and clouds. Computer graphic of the Indian Ocean on an Earth globe, generated using satellite and mapping data

Indian Ocean, chlorophyll and bathymetry C016 / 3721
Indian Ocean, chlorophyll concentration and bathymetry with clouds. Computer graphic of the Indian Ocean on an Earth globe, generated using satellite and mapping data

Indian Ocean, chlorophyll and bathymetry
Indian Ocean, chlorophyll concentration and bathymetry. Computer graphic of the Indian Ocean on an Earth globe, generated using satellite and mapping data

Chlamydomonas sp. algae, SEM
Green algae. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two Chlamydomonas sp. green algae. These single-celled organisms are aquatic, living in freshwater habitats

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

Kliment Timiryazev, Russian botanist
Kliment Arkadyevich Timiryazev (1843-1920), Russian botanist. Timiryazev founded a botanical laboratory in Moscow in 1865, which was later named the Timiryazev Agricultural Academy in his honour

Autumn Leaf Colour Wheel
An arrangement of autumn leaf colours. This colour change is a phenomenon that affects the normally green leaves of many deciduous trees and shrubs by which they take

Chloroplasts, light micrograph. Chloroplasts are one of the features that distinguish a plant cell from an animal cell. They contain chlorophyll

Chloroplast structures, artwork
Chloroplast structures. Cutaway artwork showing the internal structure of a chloroplast, the organelle in plant cells responsible for photosynthesis

Photosystem I, molecular model
Photosystem I. Computer model showing the molecular structure of Photosystem I. Photosystems are protein enzyme complexes involved in photosynthesis

Chlorophyll, molecular model
Chlorophyll molecule. Computer model of the photoreceptor molecule chlorophyll a (C55.H72.Mg.N4.O5) found in green plants

Photosynthesis, diagram
Photosynthesis. Diagram showing the inputs and outputs (coloured arrows) involved in photosynthesis in the leaf of a plant

Green algae, light micrograph
Green algae. Fluorescent light micrograph of the green filamentous alga Klebsormidium sp.. Chlorophyll, the pigment responsible for photosynthesis, is red

Leaf chlorophyll deficiency. Healthy leaf (left) and a leaf suffering from chlorosis (right). This is a condition where lack of chlorophyll (a green pigment found in leaves)

Spirogyra algae
Spirogyra algal strand. Confocal light micrograph of a filament of Spirogyra sp. green algae. This alga forms slimy threads called " water-silk" or " mermaids tresses" in stagnant

Leaf detail
Autumn leaf. Close-up of the surface of a maple leaf (Acer sp.) showing autumn colour. The green pigment chlorophyll has been broken down in most places

Autumn leaf. Close-up of the surface of an oak leaf (Quercus sp.) showing autumn colour. The green pigment, chlorophyll, has been completely broken down to reveal the red pigment which is usually

Poppy ovary with developing seeds, LM
Poppy ovary with developing seeds. Light micrograph (LM) of a cross-section through the centre of a mature poppy ovary, showing placentas bearing developing seeds (red)

Mature poppy ovary, light micrograph
Mature poppy ovary. Light micrograph (LM) of a cross-section through a mature poppy ovary, which is incompletely divided by septa (membranes) that do not meet in the centre

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Chlorophyll, the vibrant green pigment found in plants and algae, is a fascinating molecule that plays a crucial role in photosynthesis. Within the chloroplast structure, this remarkable compound absorbs sunlight and converts it into energy for plant growth. As if painted by an artist's brush, the lotus flower blooms gracefully in Mantova, Italy, showcasing its mesmerizing shades of pink against a backdrop of lush green leaves. Underneath a scanning electron microscope (SEM), we witness the intricate details of chloroplasts - tiny organelles responsible for housing chlorophyll. The red ginger flower delicately peeks out between vibrant green leaves as a USA Green Anole Lizard finds solace on this tropical paradise in Hawaii. In London's Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, a banana leaf proudly displays its rich emerald hues while workers diligently harvest tea leaves on a plantation in Japan. These scenes remind us of the vast impact chlorophyll has on our daily lives through agriculture and sustenance. Zooming even closer under SEM reveals Euglena gracilis - an organism possessing both animal-like and plant-like characteristics due to its ability to produce chlorophyll. This microscopic marvel showcases nature's ingenuity at work. Illustrations depicting photosynthesis highlight how sunlight energizes chlorophyll molecules within plants to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen - sustaining life as we know it. Meanwhile, conceptual images capture the essence of both chloroplasts and Euglena with their distinct shapes and structures. Lastly, contemplating average plant growth across Earth reminds us that every blade of grass or towering tree owes its existence to this miraculous pigment called chlorophyll. Its presence allows life to flourish abundantly across our planet. Whether admiring the beauty of lotus flowers or exploring microscopic wonders like Euglena gracilis under SEM; whether witnessing tea harvesting or pondering global plant growth statistics – all roads lead back to one extraordinary molecule: Chlorophyll.