Polarised light micrograph of a radial section of mature wood of the sugar maple or rock maple (Acer saccharum). Running from top left to bottom right is a longitudinal section of a medullary ray which pass nutrients and water laterally. Tracheids are seen running form top right to bottom left. This is a large, deciduous tree growing to 20m. It is native to the hardwood forests of eastern Canada and the northern parts of the Central and Eastern United States. Magnification: x68 at 10cm wide. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Lowry, Steve |
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