Pollen Collection (page 16)

Honey bee feeding
Honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on a flower. This is a field bee, an older female worker bee who spends time out of the colony foraging for food

Bumble bee feeding
Bumble bee (Bombus sp.) feeding. The bee feeds on the flower nectar and collects pollen. The pollen (yellow) is stored on its hind legs and transported back to the bee colony

Genetically-modified pollen grains
Genetically-modified pollen. Conceptual composite image of a coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of maize pollen grains (Zea mays) labelled with biohazard symbols

Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) C014 / 0494
Wild Cherry (Prunus avium), also known as Gean, flowering in Spring

Basil pollen grain, SEM
Basil pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from the flower of a basil (Ocimum basilicum) plant. Pollen grains are the male gametes (sex cells) of a plant

Female mason bee C018 / 3588
Female mason bee (Osmia texana). Side view photograph of a mason bee. This specimen is native to North America and feeds only on thistle plant pollen and nectar

Pollen grains, artwork F006 / 2419
Pollen grains, computer artwork

Pollen grains, artwork F006 / 2420
Pollen grains, computer artwork

Pollen grains, artwork F006 / 2418
Pollen grains, computer artwork

Fungal spores on pollen grain, SEM
Fungal spores on pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing fungal spores (round) on a pollen grain from a goji berry (wolfberry, Lycium sp.) plant

Pollen grains, SEM C016 / 9439
Pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from a variety of plants. Including: sunflower (Helianthus annuus), morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea)

Cowslip pollen grain, SEM C016 / 9031
Cowslip pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grain from a common cowslip (Primula veris) flower. Pollen grains are the male sex cells of a flowering plant

Cowslip pollen grain, SEM C016 / 9030
Cowslip pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grain from a common cowslip (Primula veris) flower. Pollen grains are the male sex cells of a flowering plant

Dwarf checkermallow pollen grain, SEM C016 / 9438
Dwarf checkermallow pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from a dwarf checkermallow (Sidalcea malviflora) flower

Pollen grains, SEM C016 / 9440
Pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from a variety of plants. Including: sunflower (Helianthus annuus), morning glory (Ipomoea purpurea)

Bumblebees C016 / 8786
Buff-tailed bumblebees collecting nectar and pollen from inula flowers, a good example of a garden plant that attracts pollinators

Bees and bee hives, artwork. Bees collect nectar from a wide range of flowering plants, bringing it back to their hive to store it and form honey for their larvae

Pollen (Brugmansia heaven scent ) SEM
Brugmansia heaven scent pollen grain, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). These large trumpet-like flowers are sometimes known as angels trumpets"

Pollen (Viburnum rhytidophyllum) SEM
Viburnum pollen grain. Scanning electron micrograph of a pollen grain of the plant Viburnum rhytidophyllum. This plant is very hardy and can tolerate temperatures as low as -15 degrees centigrade

Camellia pollen, SEM C015 / 9103
Camellia pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from a Camellia sp. flower. The grains have a highly sculpted outer wall (exine)

Camellia pollen, SEM C015 / 9101
Camellia pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from a Camellia sp. flower. The grains have a highly sculpted outer wall (exine)

Camellia pollen, SEM C015 / 9089
Camellia pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from a Camellia sp. flower. The grains have a highly sculpted outer wall (exine)

Camellia pollen, SEM C015 / 9090
Camellia pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from a Camellia sp. flower. The grains have a highly sculpted outer wall (exine)

Judas tree flower, SEM C016 / 0061
Judas tree flower. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the reproductive parts of the flower of the Judas tree, or redbud (Cercis sp.)

Judas tree flower, SEM C016 / 0062
Judas tree flower. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the reproductive parts of the flower of the Judas tree, or redbud (Cercis sp.)

Sunflower pollen grain, SEM C018 / 0310
Sunflower pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from the sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

Bee pollinating a flower, artwork C018 / 0297
Bee pollinating a flower. Sequence of artworks showing how a bee (left) lands on a flower to drink nectar (centre left), brushing up against the pollen-bearing anthers

Iris pollen grains, SEM C018 / 0426
Iris pollen grains, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains, containing the male sex cells (gametes), are reproductive structures produced by the male parts of flowering plants

Hazel pollen grains, SEM C018 / 0308
Hazel pollen grains, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Hazel pollen is distributed by the wind from catkins. The pollen is very small and light

Willow pollen grain, SEM C018 / 0425
Willow pollen grain, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains, containing the male sex cells (gametes), are reproductive structures produced by the male parts of flowering plants

Sunflower pollen grains, SEM C018 / 0309
Sunflower pollen grains. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from the sunflower (Helianthus annuus)

Iris pollen grains, SEM C018 / 0428
Iris pollen grains, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains, containing the male sex cells (gametes), are reproductive structures produced by the male parts of flowering plants

Orchid (Dendrobium williamsonii) C014 / 0829
Orchid (Dendrobium williamsonii) in flower

Grey Willow (Salix cinerea) C014 / 0492
Grey Willow (Salix cinerea) flowering in Spring, showing male catkins with pollen

Common Alder Tree Pollen SEM C014 / 2144
Alder tree pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grains from an alder tree (Alnus glutinosa). A pollen grain contains a male sex cell from a flowering plant

Grey Willow (Salix cinerea) C014 / 0491
Grey Willow (Salix cinerea) flowering in Spring, showing a male catkin with pollen

Orchid (Dendrobium williamsonii) C014 / 0830
Orchid (Dendrobium williamsonii) in flower

Wild Cherry (Prunus avium) C014 / 0495
Wild Cherry (Prunus avium), also known as Gean, flowering in Spring

Pollen grains, artwork
Pollen grains. Artwork of pollen grains from different flowers. The outer wall (exine) of each pollen grain is highly sculpted to aid their dispersal

Aubergine pollen grain, SEM
Aubergine pollen grain. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a pollen grain from the flower of an aubergine (Solanum melongena, eggplant) plant

Anthophora hispanica bee C016 / 2081
Anthophora hispanica bee

Bee feeding on Teide bugloss C016 / 4752
Bee feeding on Teide bugloss. Close-up of a solitary bee (Anthophora sp.) feeding on Teide giant bugloss (Echium wildpretii) flowers. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Painted lady feeding on mountain scabious C016 / 4750
Painted lady feeding on mountain scabious. Close-up of a painted lady (Cynthia cardui) butterfly feeding on Canary mountain scabious (Pterocephalus dumetorum) flowers

Honey bee feeding C016 / 4747
Honey bee feeding. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on Teide sticky broom (Adenocarpus viscosus) flower. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Bee-fly feeding on mountain scabious C016 / 4749
Bee-fly feeding on mountain scabious. Close-up of a bee-fly (Bombylius sp.) feeding on Canary mountain scabious (Pterocephalus dumetorum) flowers. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Bath white feeding on mountain scabious C016 / 4748
Bath white feeding on mountain scabious. Close-up of a bath white (Pontia daplidice) butterfly feeding on Canary mountain scabious (Pterocephalus dumetorum) flowers

Honey bee feeding C016 / 4736
Honey bee feeding. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on a flower of a Teide sticky broom (Adenocarpus viscosus) plant. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

Honey bee feeding on flowers C016 / 4732
Honey bee feeding on flowers. Close-up of a honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding on the flowers of mignonette (Reseda sp.) plant. Photographed in Tenerife, Canary Islands

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"Pollen: The Lifeblood of Nature's Symphony" In the intricate dance of nature, pollen plays a vital role as the lifeblood that sustains countless species. Honey bees (Apis mellifera) diligently collect this golden treasure from vibrant blossoms, creating a mesmerizing tapestry within their honeycomb and perpetuating their remarkable life cycle. Take a closer look at this enchanting world through an expanded cross-section and insets, revealing the intricate beauty of lavender pollen grains under scanning electron microscopy (SEM). As spring arrives, bees buzz with excitement amidst blooming landscapes, like delicate bullfinches perched on blossoms in search of nourishment. Pollen grains come in diverse shapes and sizes - each unique to its plant origin. From dahlia flowers to various plants' microscopic wonders captured by SEM, these tiny particles hold immense significance for both flora and fauna alike. Witness the harmonious synergy between honeybees and cherry tree blossoms as they unite in Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany. In another captivating scene, a 7-spot ladybird gracefully rests upon marsh marigolds while surrounded by vibrant pollen-laden petals. Traveling across regions brings us to Norfolk UK where opium poppy flowers sway gently in the breeze - their alluring blooms adorned with precious pollen waiting to be dispersed into the world. Meanwhile, forget-me-not flowers reveal their hidden intricacies when observed under SEM. Finally, picture a bumblebee delicately collecting nectar from lavender blossoms against Vienna's picturesque backdrop. This industrious creature not only gathers sweet nectar but also inadvertently carries essential pollen from flower to flower - ensuring future generations flourish. Indeed, "pollen" is far more than just an ordinary substance; it represents nature's symphony orchestrated by buzzing wings and fragrant blooms. It symbolizes resilience and interconnectedness as it weaves together ecosystems worldwide – reminding us that even something so small can have a profound impact on the tapestry of life.