Sporangium Collection

Fruiting bodies of Rhizopus oligosporus
Rhizopus oligosporus fungus. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of fruiting bodies and spores of the fungus Rhizopus oligosporus

Funghi / Mushrooms 1869
Seven varieties of mushroom: beef-steak, latticed, boletus, hedgehog, fly agaric, clavaria, birds-nest, and sporangium (magnified)

Slime mould (Lamproderma scintillans) super close up of 1mm tall sporangia, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, March Focus Stacked

Slime mould (Physarum album), dew droplets on two sporangia, close-up. Hertfordshire, England, UK. November. Focus stacked image

Slime mould (Cribraria rufa) line of three immature sporangia on rotting log, showing the net beginning to form around what will become the spore mass, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. October

Slime mould (Craterium minutum) tiny sporangia in various stages of development on tiny twig, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, March Focus Stacked

Slime mould (Lamproderma scintillans) close up of sporangia growing on a Holly leaf, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, December - Focus stacked

Slime mould (Physarum sp), dew droplets on sporangium, close-up. Hertfordshire, England, UK. November. Focus stacked image

Slime mould (Cribraria argillacea), mature sporangia with cages that contain the spores. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. September. Focus stacked image

Slime mould (Comatricha nigra) sporangia with a range of colours, at different stages of development. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. November. Focus stacked image

Slime mould (Physarum psittacinum), in mature reproductive phase. Close-up of erupting fruiting bodies (sporangia), bearing thousands of spores. Buckinghamshire, UK

Slime mould (Stemonitopsis typhina) sporangia growing on edge of bark, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. November. Focus stacked

Slime mould (Metatrichia floriformis) line of sporangia split open and releasing spores, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. January. Focus stacked

Large group of Slime mould (Stemonitis flavogenita) sporangia changing to orange, beginning to mature on Oak (Quercus sp) log. Hertfordshire, England, UK. September. Focus Stacked

Three immature Slime mould (Lamproderma arcyrionema) sporangia, around one millimeter tall, beginning to mature. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. August. Focus Stacked

Two Slime mould (Lamproderma scintillans) sporangia, around one millimeter tall, forming on decaying leaf, with peridium split open. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. February. Focus Stacked

Three Slime mould (Didymium squamulosum) sporangia growing along spike of Holly (Ilex sp) leaf. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. January. Focus Stacked

Slime mould (Lamproderma scintillans) sporangia growing along edge of decaying leaf. Buckinghamshire, England, UK, January. Focus Stacked image

Slime mould (Comatricha lurida) 2mm tall sporangia growing along the edge of a rotting beech leaf, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, March - Focus stacked

Slime mould (Trichia botrytis) sporangia starting to split to release spores, on underside of rotting Oak (Quercus sp) log. Hertfordshire, England, UK. December. Focus stacked image

Slime mould (Comatricha nigra) sporangia with water droplets on a rotting log, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. November. Focus stacked

Sporangia and spores of the male fern
Light micrograph of the sporangia (spore sacs) and spores of the male fern", Dryopteris filix-mas. The sporangia of Dryopteris are borne on the undersides of the leaf fronds in brown kidney

Fertile spore-bearing stem of a Field Horsetail or Common Horsetail -Equisetum arvense-, Switzerland

Model of Fern, isidium and sporangium

Bread mould, SEM C017 / 7127
Bread mould. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a sporangium of a bread mould (Mucor sp.). Sporangia are asexual reproductive structures where the moulds spores develop

Bread mould, SEM C017 / 7129
Bread mould. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a sporangium of a bread mould (Mucor sp.). Sporangia are asexual reproductive structures where the moulds spores develop

Bread mould, SEM C016 / 9051
Bread mould. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a black bread mould (Rhizopus stolonifer) sporangium (orange, spherical)

Bread mould, SEM C016 / 9052
Bread mould. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a black bread mould (Rhizopus stolonifer) sporangium (blue, spherical)

Bread mould, SEM C016 / 9050
Bread mould. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a black bread mould (Rhizopus stolonifer) sporangium (green, spherical)

Bread mould, SEM C017 / 7128
Bread mould. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a sporangium of a bread mould (Mucor sp.). Sporangia are asexual reproductive structures where the moulds spores develop

Fungal spores, SEM C014 / 4742
Fungal spores. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a sporangium (green) from a Tranzschelia fusca fungus, showing the spores (pink) inside

Fungal fruiting bodies, 19th century C015 / 6087
Fungal fruiting bodies, 19th-century artwork. The shape of fungal fruiting bodies can range from capped and gilled toadstools and mushrooms (top), to bracket fungi (upper centre), morels (centre)

Horsetail (Equisetum telmateia), artwork C016 / 3401
Horsetail (Equisetum telmateia). Artwork showing a great horsetail (Equisetum telmateia) plant (left) with two of its spore-bearing strobilus stalks (right)

Mould fungus, SEM
Mould fungus (Penicillium expansum), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This fungus, also called blue mould, is a pathogen of plant material

Sori on a fern leaf, Polystichum
Fern sori. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of two sectioned sori" (spore containing structures) on a leaf of the male fern Polystichum filix-mas

Mouldy crop, SEM
Mouldy crop. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of grey rot (Botrytis sp.) on a runner bean plant. This is a parasitic fungus that can cause great damage to food crops

Potato blight on leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the potato blight fungus Phytophthora infestans, emerging from a potato leaf

Mould sporangia. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the sporangia (orange) of an unidentified mould fungus. The sporangia are the organs in which the asexual spores are produced

Black scab infection, light micrograph
Black scab infection. Light micrograph of a section through a potato infected with black scab (Synchytrium endobioticum) fungus

Downy mildew infection, light micrograph
Downy mildew infection. Light micrograph of a section through a grapevine (Vitis sp.) leaf infected with downy mildew (Plasmopara viticola)

Fern spore cases, SEM
Fern spore cases. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a sorus on the underside of a fern leaf. A sorus is a group of sporangia (round lumps)

Fern leaf, SEM
Fern leaf. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the underside of a fern leaf, showing sori. A sorus is a group of sporangia (brown)

Early prehistoric plants, artwork
Early prehistoric plants. Computer artwork of Cooksonia caledonica plants on a mound of ancient lava at sunset during the Late Silurian period (445-416 million years ago)

Fern frond, light micrograph. Transverse section through the frond of a fern (Cyrtomium falcatum), showing the sporangia. At left is a central vascular bundle (meristele)

Clubmoss cone, light micrograph. Longitudinal section through the cone (strobilus) of the clubmoss Lycopodium clavatum. The strobilus consists of a central axis (purple)

Horsetail cone, light micrograph. Longitudinal section through a young cone (strobilus) of the rough horsetail (Equisetum hyemale)

Liverwort spore capsule, light micrograph. Longitudinal section through the thallus and sporangium of a liverwort (Jungammania sp.) The sporangium (spore capsule)

Moss spore capsule, light micrograph
Moss spore capsule, polarised light micrograph. Longitudinal section through a spore capsule from a fire moss (Funaria hygrometrica)

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Fruiting bodies of Rhizopus oligosporus, commonly known as sporangium, have been a subject of fascination since their discovery in 1869. These mushroom-like structures are found in bread mould and slime mould species, showcasing the diverse world of fungi. In one captivating image captured by a scanning electron microscope (SEM), we witness the intricate details of bread mould's sporangia. The SEM reveals the complex network of filaments that make up these fruiting bodies, highlighting their role in reproduction. Moving on to slime moulds, we explore the mesmerizing sight of Stemonitopsis typhina sporangia growing along the edge of bark in Buckinghamshire, England. It was November when this stunning display caught our attention with its focus stacked composition. Another striking photograph showcases Metatrichia floriformis' line of split-open sporangia releasing spores. This January moment captured in Buckinghamshire demonstrates nature's ability to create beauty even at microscopic levels. Zooming closer into Lamproderma scintillans' super close-up shot reveals tiny 1mm tall sporangia glistening with life. These small but mighty structures showcase the diversity within slime mould species and remind us that beauty can be found even in the tiniest forms. Dew droplets delicately resting on two Physarum album sporangia provide an enchanting close-up view. This image captures a serene moment where nature meets artistry, reminding us to appreciate life's delicate wonders. Witnessing Stemonitis flavogenita changing from green to orange as it matures on an oak log is truly awe-inspiring. September brings forth this transformational journey right before our eyes through focus-stacked photography techniques used in Hertfordshire, England. August brings about another glimpse into nature's marvels as immature Lamproderma arcyrionema sporangia begin their maturation process.