Cross Section Collection (#83)

Conifer needle, SEM
Conifer needle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a needle (leaf) from a conifer tree, showing the vascular bundle (large round cluster)

Leaf midrib, light micrograph
Leaf midrib. Light micrograph (LM) of a section through the midrib of a leaf from a monocotyledon plant. The midrib (midvein) is the continuation of a leafs stem along the centre of the leaf

Leaf bud, light micrograph
Leaf bud. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a winter leaf bud of the sycamore tree (Acer pseudoplatanus). This trees leaves are arranged in an opposite and decussate manner

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)

Sycamore bud, light micrograph
Sycamore bud. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a sycamore bud (Acer pseudo-plantanus). The unexpanded leaves (red) are surrounded by protective outer scale leaves covered in cork

Sycamore leaf bud, light micrograph
Sycamore leaf bud (Acer pseudoplatanus). Light micrograph of a cross-section through a winter leaf bud from a sycamore tree. The leaf material (red) is surrounded by a protective layer of cork (pink)

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

Section through a pine needle, LM
Section through a pine needle. Light micrograph (LM) of a section through the needle (leaf) of a pine tree, Pinus sp.. The centre of the needle is occupied by two vascular bundles

Leaf midrib, SEM
Leaf midrib. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through the midrib of a leaf from the Common Box (Buxus sempervirens)

Tulip anther, light micrograph
Tulip anther. Light micrograph of a cross-section through the anther of a tulip bud (Tulipa sp.), showing a full anther sac with developing pollen grains (white)

Breast in pregnancy, light micrograph
Breast in pregnancy. Light micrograph of a transverse section of the human mammary gland during pregnancy. The breast is normally made up of fibro-fatty connective tissue

Scalp tissue, light micrograph
Scalp tissue. Polarised light micrograph of a section through the human scalp. This section shows oblique and transverse sections through hair shafts (yellow-orange)

Skin tissue, light micrograph
Skin tissue. Light micrograph of a transverse section through human skin. The skin is made up of an outer epidermis (pale purple, across top) with hair follicles (deep purple)

Compact bone, light micrograph
Compact bone. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through compact bone tissue, showing Haversian canals (circular regions)

Dogfish liver area, transverse section
Dogfish liver area. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the body of a lesser spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula), in the region of the liver (lower frame)

Dogfish head, transverse section
Dogfish head. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the head of a lesser spotted dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula), in the region of the eyes (upper left and upper right)

Intervertebral disc, light micrograph
Intervertebral disc. Light micrograph of a transverse section through an intervertebral disc (red) and the surrounding tissue (brown)

Heel skin tissue, light micrograph
Heel skin tissue. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through skin from the heel of a human foot. The sole of the foot has to withstand the weight of the body

Lamprey gill region, light micrograph
Lamprey gill. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the gill region of a lamprey (Petromyzon marinus), a parasitic fish. The spinal area is at upper centre

Sheeps hoof, light micrograph
Sheeps hoof. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through the hoof of a sheep. In sheep and other hooved animals, the hoof is made of the same material as nails and claws

Sago cycad leaf, SEM
Sago cycad leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a sago cycad (Cycas revoluta) leaf. At lower centre and left are vascular bundles (orange clusters)

Spinal cord, transverse section
Spinal cord. Light micrograph of a transverse section through a human spinal cord. The spinal cord has a central canal around which are the dorsal and ventral horns (orange)

Dog tongue tissue, light micrograph
Dog tongue tissue. Light micrograph of a transverse section through the tongue of a dog, showing the tongues surface (across top)

Foot skin tissue, light micrograph
Foot skin tissue. Light micrograph of a transverse section through skin from a human foot. The skin is made up of an outer epidermis (across top)

Skin sweat glands, light micrograph
Skin sweat glands. Light micrograph of a transverse section through skin from a human foot. The skin is made up of an outer epidermis (across top) and a lower epidermis (deep purple)

Cat tongue tissue, light micrograph
Cat tongue tissue. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through a cats tongue. The outer stratified epithelium (right) has spike-like (white) keratinised papillae

Tongue tissue, light micrograph
Tongue tissue. Polarised light micrograph of a transverse section through a tongue, showing the surface (across top). Here, there are four rounded fungiform papillae

Chambered Nautilus (Nautilus pompilius) cross section of shell showing chambers

Lesser-spotted Woodpecker - cross section of tree into nest with adult feeding young
WOM-44 Lesser-spotted Woodpecker - cross section of tree into nest with adult feeding young Dendrocopos minor Wilhelm Moller Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Douglas Tree - Growth ring The Netherlands, Overijssel, forestry Staphorst
VG-1601 Douglas Fir Tree - Growth ring The Netherlands, Overijssel, forestry Staphorst Pseudotsuga menziesii Paul Van Gaalen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Fig - in studio
LA-4256 Fig - in studio Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Earthworm pulling leaf down into its burrow KAT01964
AUS-1938 Earthworm - pulling leaf down into its burrow Kathie Atkinson / Auscape / ardea.com Auscape Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Nautilus - section
PJG-339-c Nautilus - section Pompilius philippians Peter Green Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Light Micrograph (LM): plant cell chloroplasts - the site where photosynthesis takes place
LRDS-192 Light Micrograph (LM): plant cell chloroplasts - the site where photosynthesis takes place David Spears (Last Refuge)

Light Micrograph (LM): Cells from a hair on the stamen of the common spiderwort (Tradescantia)
LRDS-171 Light Micrograph (LM): Cells from a hair on the stamen of the common spiderwort (Tradescantia) Tradescantia sp David Spears (Last Refuge)

Light Micrograph (LM): A transverse section of a Fig leaf); Magnification x15 (on 10. 5 cm width print)
LRDS-187 Light Micrograph (LM): A transverse section of a Fig leaf) Magnification x15 (on 10.5 cm width print) David Spears (Last Refuge)

Light Micrograph (LM): The cellular struture of a liverwort plant (Hepatica); Magnification x1200 (on 10)
LRDS-190 Light Micrograph (LM): The cellular struture of a liverwort plant (Hepatica) Magnification x1200 (on 10.5 cm width print) Hepatica sp David Spears (Last Refuge)

Light Micrograph (LM): A single cell from a hair on the stamen of the common spiderwort (Tradescantia)
LRDS-170 Light Micrograph (LM): A single cell from a hair on the stamen of the common spiderwort (Tradescantia) Tradescantia sp David Spears (Last Refuge)

Fruit - Mandarin
WAT-12573 Fruit - Mandarin M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway. contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: + 44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Prickly Pear Cactus - showing fruit in section
SG-7708 Prickly Pear Cactus - showing fruit in section Ardea London Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

White Campion - cross-section of a female flower Europe
PPG-1490 White Campion - cross-section of a female flower Europe Silene alba Pascal Goetgheluck Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Walnuts - closeup of basket with single fruit opened to expose the edible walnut seed
MAB-440 Walnuts - closeup of basket with single fruit opened to expose the edible walnut seed. Juglans regia Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Hyacinth LA 102 Cross Section in earth showing roots © J. M. Labat ARDEA LONDON
LA-102 HYACINTH - DEVELOPMENT STAGE 4 Cross Section in earth showing roots Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Microscopic Fish Gill - tranverse section through gill region of fish. Fish anatomy
JC-429 Microscopic Fish Gill - tranverse section through gill region of fish. Fish anatomy. John Clegg Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Light Micrograph (LM): A Tranverse section of a stem of a Common or European Ash tree (Fraxinus excelsior)
LRDS-258 Light Micrograph (LM): A Tranverse section of a stem of a Common or European Ash tree Magnification x12 (on 10.5 cm width print) Fraxinus excelsior David Spears (Last Refuge)

Light Micrograph (LM): Onion skin cells; Magnification x600 (on 10. 5 cm width print)
LRDS-252 Light Micrograph (LM): Onion skin cells; Magnification x600 (on 10.5 cm width print) David Spears (Last Refuge) / ardea.com Last Refuge Please note that prints are for personal display

Light Micrograph (LM): Longitudinal section of stem of Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia splendens)
LRDS-248 Light Micrograph (LM): Longitudinal section of stem of Crown of Thorns Magnification x1200 (on 10.5 cm width print) Euphorbia splendens David Spears (Last Refuge)

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