Reproductive Collection (page 15)

Lily (Lilium Scheherazade )
Family: Liliaceae Genus: lilium Cultivar/hybrid Scheherazade Oriental trumpet lily, Dorset, UK August 2010

Magpie aquilegia (Aquilegia sp. )
Magpie aquilegia in flower. Dorset, UK June 2010

Pelargonium Black Prince Dorset, UK July 2010

Nectaroscordum scopulorum
Nectaruscordum scopulorum coming into bloom. Dorset, UK July 2010

Penguins mating, artwork. The penguins reproductive organs are shown here, with the male on top and the female on the bottom

Seychelles sunbird nest. This nest, built by the Seychelles sunbird (Cinnyris dussumieri), is usually made from grass and moss, and bound with spiders webs. Numerous feathers are also seen here

Bladderwort in a lake. The bladderworts (Utricularia) are carnivorous plants. The underwater bladders trap small aquatic animals, such as water fleas or even small fish fry and tadpoles

Oviraptors dinosaurs nesting
Oviraptor dinosaurs nesting. Artwork of two Oviraptor dinosaurs camouflaged on their nest. The fossils of this dinosaur were found in Mongolia, dating to around 75 million years ago

Milk-producing cell, artwork
Milk-producing cell. Artwork of the anatomical structure of a lacteal (milk-producing) cell. Normal cell organelles include the nucleus (black, centre), the golgi apparatus (white)

Rare smalleye stingra
Sperm cell. Artwork of a spermatozoon, a human male sex cell. At left is the head, containing the genetic material in the nucleus

Peony pollen grains, SEM
Peony (Paeonia sp.) pollen grains, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains are reproductive structures produced by the male parts of flowering plants

Milk-producing cell, diagram
Milk-producing cell. Diagram of the anatomical structure of a lacteal (milk-producing) cell. Normal cell organelles include the nucleus (black, centre), the golgi apparatus (white)

Dandelion seed, SEM
Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) seed, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)

Pentaceratops dinosaurs mating. Artwork of male (right) and female (left) Pentaceratops dinosaurs mating. The name of this herbivorous dinosaur refers to the five horns on its head

Human fertilisation, artwork
Human fertilization. Artwork of a single sperm cell (spermatozoon) attempting to fertilise a human egg cell (ovum, round, lower right). The sperm cell consists of a head section and a tail section

Malaria infection, artwork
Malaria infection. Computer artwork of a macrophage white blood cell (right) extending pseudopodia towards a red blood cell (left) infected with the Plasmodium fulciparum malaria parasite

Flower anatomy, SEM
Flower anatomy. Coloured freeze-fracture scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a flower with the top removed, showing a central ovary (pale pink, centre) containing ovules (green)

Greater striped swallow (Hirundo cucullata) collecting mud pellets from a small water pool for building its nest. Photographed in the De Hoop Nature Reserve, South Africa

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)

Buckley bonehead frogs mating
Buckley bonehead (Osteocephalus buckleyi) frogs mating. This position is known as amplexus. The male frog (top) grasps the female (bottom) with his front legs while she lays her eggs

Woman holding split puffball fungus
MODEL RELEASED. Woman holding a split puffball fungus. The outer wall of this fruiting body has split open to allow the dispersal of the reproductive spores from the sac inside

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)

Male peacock displaying
Male peacock. Computer enhanced image of a male peacock (Pavo sp.) displaying its tail feathers. The males extravagant feathers are displayed as part of its courtship ritual

Cuckoo Pint (Arum maculatum). Cross section through the inflorescence

Coot sitting on a nest
Female coot (Fulica atra) sitting on a nest in a river

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)

Gorse petal surface, SEM
Gorse (Ulex europaeus) petal surface, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This surface is smooth, compared to the surfaces of leafs and sepals

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

Fern plant reproduction, light micrograph. At bottom, the double kidney-shaped gametophyte (prothallus) plant has anchored itself with root-like rhizoids (central black area)

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

Dandelion pappus, SEM
Dandelion pappus (Taraxacum officinale), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This is the top of one of the hundreds of seeds attached to a dandelion seedhead

Daisy pollen grains, SEM
Daisy (Bellis perennis) pollen grains, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains are reproductive structures produced by the male parts of flowering plants

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

Moss reproductive parts, light micrograph. Longitudinal section through the antheridial cup (male reproductive parts) of a cord moss (Polytrichum commure)

Liverwort spore elaters, light micrograph. Transverse section through the sporangium of a liverwort (Pellia epiphylla). This is the basal portion of the sporangium

Bluebell pollen grains, SEM
Bluebell (Hyacinthoides non-scripta) pollen grains, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains are reproductive structures produced by the male parts of flowering plants

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

Mushroom gill cap, light micrograph. Transverse section through the cap of a common mushroom (Psalliota sp.) showing the gill lamellae (white)

Plantain pollen grain, SEM
Plantain (Plantago lanceolata) pollen grain, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains are reproductive structures produced by the male parts of flowering plants

Liverwort spores, light micrograph. Transverse section through the sporangium of a liverwort (Pellia epiphylla). Part of the sporangiums outer wall is at left

Rust fungus infection, light micrograph. Transverse section through a barberry (Berberis sp.) leaf infected by a parasitic rust (Puccinia sp.)

Buttercup pollen with leaf trichome, SEM
Buttercup (Ranunculus repens) pollen (orange) with a trichome (leaf hair, green), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)

Glacier lily (Erythronium grandiflorum) flowering in the snow. Photographed on Mount Rainier, Cascade Mountains, Washington, USA

Fern spore capsule, light micrograph
Fern spore capsule, polarised light micrograph. Transverse section through the spororocarp (spore capsule) of the water fern pillwort (Pilularia globulifera)

Buttercup pollen grains, SEM
Buttercup (Ranunculus repens) pollen grains, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains are reproductive structures produced by the male parts of flowering plants

Mould fruiting bodies, light micrograph. Black mould (Rhizopus nigricans) fruiting bodies (top and upper right) liberating spores

Algal colony, light micrograph. Colony of the green freshwater alga Coleochaete sentata. The whole plant is a disc composed of filaments packed close together, branching out from the centre

Gorse pollen grains, SEM
Gorse (Ulex europaeus) pollen grains (yellow), coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Pollen grains are reproductive structures produced by the male parts of flowering plants

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"Exploring the Intricate World of Reproduction: From Dinosaurs to Flowers and Beyond" In the ancient world, even mighty Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs had their own unique ways of reproducing. Discovering fossilized evidence of their mating rituals offers a fascinating glimpse into the reproductive strategies employed by these prehistoric giants. Zooming in closer to modern times, microscopic wonders like lavender pollen grains under scanning electron microscopy (SEM) reveal intricate structures that play a crucial role in plant reproduction. Similarly, SEM images of geranium anthers and dahlia flower pollen showcase nature's attention to detail when it comes to ensuring successful pollination. Nature never ceases to amaze with its diverse range mechanisms. Take the cloudberry, for example - this Arctic fruit relies on cross-pollination facilitated by insects or wind for its continued existence. Moving beyond plants, we find ourselves exploring the realm of humans. The miracle of life unfolds within a pregnant woman's body as she nurtures new beginnings and prepares for motherhood. But reproduction is not limited to just larger organisms; even tiny creatures like honeybees have their own unique methods. SEM images capturing honeybee legs provide insight into how these industrious insects transport precious pollen from one flower to another, ensuring fertilization occurs. Venturing further into nature's hidden corners reveals captivating details about reproduction in unexpected places. Mushroom gills under SEM expose delicate structures designed for spore dispersal – a vital step in mushroom reproduction. Delving deeper still, tea flower stamens captured through SEM offer an up-close look at yet another facet of botanical fertility – showcasing intricate arrangements meant to attract pollinators and ensure successful seed production. Flowers continue enchanting us with their beauty as well as their reproductive prowess. Delphinium flowers boast vibrant colors while employing various strategies such as self-pollination or attracting specific pollinators like bees or butterflies.