Ammophila arenaria leaf. Light micrograph of a section through a marram grass (Ammophila arenaria) leaf,showing the characteristics that help reduce water loss. The outer epidermis consists of a layer of thick cuticle and layers of thick walled sclerenchyma (red),while the inner epidermis is folded and hairy (red) to trap water vapour. Chloroplasts (yellow-green),phloem (brown) and xylem vessels (red) can also be seen. Magnification: x70 when printed 10 centimetres wide | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Wheeler, Dr. Keith |
Bildgröße: | 5125 px × 3417 px |
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