Leaf Cell Texture
Feb 7, 2020 19:44:54 #
Walked around the yard this afternoon looking for any signs of Spring. All that I could find were sprigs of wild onion and some tiny green leaves which I brought one of the leaves, about the size of a pinky fingernail, in for a focus stacked magnified session.
I found it interesting to see the tiny succulent "hairs" and the texture of the cells that make up the surface of the leaf.
As always, thanks in advance to all who view and for your comments, suggestions, questions and critique.
I found it interesting to see the tiny succulent "hairs" and the texture of the cells that make up the surface of the leaf.
As always, thanks in advance to all who view and for your comments, suggestions, questions and critique.
Feb 7, 2020 21:09:30 #
Very interesting. A couple things I know about leaves which would be visible at this scale is that the fine bumpy texture you see are the outlines of epidermal cells. They will have lobes that interlace with lobes of other epidermal cells, a bit like how puzzle pieces fit together. Also the underside of the leaf can be fairly different. There you may find iris-shaped openings called stomates. These are used to let in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.
Feb 7, 2020 21:22:05 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Very interesting. A couple things I know about leaves which would be visible at this scale is that the fine bumpy texture you see are the outlines of epidermal cells. They will have lobes that interlace with lobes of other epidermal cells, a bit like how puzzle pieces fit together. Also the underside of the leaf can be fairly different. There you may find iris-shaped openings called stomates. These are used to let in carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.
Wow, thanks Mark. I'll turn it around and see what I can find..."The Game is Afoot".
Feb 8, 2020 08:40:31 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
Walked around the yard this afternoon looking for ... (show quote)
You continue to lead us on your fantastic journey!! Thank you for sharing the discoveries of your curiosity.
Feb 8, 2020 10:28:14 #
Don, the 2nd son wrote:
You continue to lead us on your fantastic journey!! Thank you for sharing the discoveries of your curiosity.
Thanks ever so much. I truly enjoy sharing and finding that others enjoy seeing them.
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