Polarised light micrograph of Cuscuta, also known as dodder. This is a parasitic plant which attaches itself to a host plant, wraps itself around it then produces haustoria. These insert themselves into the vascular system of the host, from which the absorb nutrients and water. The original root of the dodder in the soil dies. Magnification: x22 at 10cm wide. | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Lowry, Steve |
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