Pollen Collection (page 7)

Plum Blossoms Prunus Mume West Lake Jiangsu Province, China
Plum Blossoms Prunus Mume, West Lake Jiangsu Province, China

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Chrysanthemum Flowers Cottage Apricot, Norfolk UK Date:

Buzz off
A close up a bee going about his work in the national park

Bee bum
Macro view of the back end of a bee, taking the pollen from a pink gum blossom

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Sunflower Pollen Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Magnification x15, 000 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide) - Sunflowers have huge inflorescences that shed large amounts of pollen that is carried

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Aconite Anther - with pollen Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Magnification x 11150 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide) - Aconites are attractive springtime garden flowers - They are insect

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Aconite Anther - with pollen Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Magnification x 450 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide) - Aconites are attractive springtime garden flowers - They are insect pollinated

Pollen sketch by Francis Bauer
Francis Bauers pollen watercolour sketch from the Natural History Museums Botany Library. Page 63, showing Centaurea, Clarkia, Achilia, Bignonia and other pollen

Broad bean pollen, SEM
Broad bean pollen. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pollen grains from a Vicia faba plant. Magnification: x2000 when printed 10 centimetres wide

A tiny glass frog sitting on a Cordyline terminalis Kunth flower

Detail of flowers of Cordyline terminalis Kunth

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A pollen-covered Bumble bee drinking nectar from a Swamp aster

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Closeup of a honey bee drinking nectar from a white aster flower

Mellisodes Bee Mellisodes Species Solitary Bees
A Mellisodes bee collecting pollen and drinking nectar from a common chicory flower

Apis Mellifera Western Honey Bees Western Honey Bee
A Western honey bee, Apis mellifera, collecting pollen from a composite flower

Echinacea Purpurea Purple Coneflower Pollen Petals
Closeup of the flower head of a purple coneflower, Echinaceae purpurea

Honey Bee Honey Bees Apis Mellifera Pollination
A honey bee, Apis mellifera, visiting flowers of a giant ragweed plant

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Yellow daisies in Whitesbog

Close-up of a McKannas Giant Columbine, showing the anthers and filaments of the stamen
Close-up of a McKannas Giant Columbine (Aquilegia Mckana) showing the anthers and filaments of the stamen; Astoria, Oregon, United States of America

male catkin from a goat willow tree on a white background, studio shot
Close-up of a male catkin from a goat willow tree on a white background; Studio Shot

Pollen Bay, County Donegal, Ireland

Lilies and buds in colour
Lilies and buds glowing in bright colours against a black background; Studio

Engraving depicting a female beekeeper at work, 19th century
Engraving depicting a female beekeeper at work

A honey bee enters a crocus blossom; Astoria, Oregon, United States of America

Engraving depicting a commercial apiary, 19th century
Engraving depicting a commercial apiary

Bumble Bee on Rhododendron
A Bumble Bee pollinates rhododendron blossom; Astoria, Oregon, United States of America

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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.