Sporangia Collection

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 (fruiting bodies), Marshwood Vale, Dorset, England, UK

Physarum spp. Slime Mould sporangia, New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England, 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

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Light Micrograph (LM): Rhizopus sporangia. Date:

A close-up of a three foot long Ichthyostega from the Late Devonian Period 365 million years ago in what is today the Canadian Arctic

Observation by Jan Swammerdam (1637-1680), Dutch naturalist, of sporangia (spore capsules) of a Polypodium with, at a, the underside of a frond of the fern showing the position of the sporangia

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 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)

Asplenium scolopendrium C016 / 4368
Hart s-tongue fern (Asplenium scolopendrium) showing foliage and linear sporangia. It is one of the most easily recognised ferns, common in Europe, but scattered and endangered in north America

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

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

Maiden Hair Moss (Polytrichum commune) fruiting capsules, growing in peat bog, Derbyshire, England, april

Ichthyostega, artwork
Ichthyostega. Computer artwork of an Ichthyostega around 350 million years ago during the Late Devonian period, in what is now the Canadian Arctic

Polypody fern sori (Polypodium vulgare)
Sori on the underside of fronds of the common polypody fern, Polypodium vulgare. The life cycle of a fern consists of alternating generations of which the green fern " plant" is the asexual

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)

Prehistoric wetland life, artwork
Prehistoric wetland life. Computer artwork of an Ichthyostega (right) emerging from a prehistoric floodplain around 350 million years ago during the Late Devonian period

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)

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)

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Sporangia: Nature's Tiny Marvels In the enchanting woodlands of Buckinghamshire, England, a fascinating world unfolds. Slime mould sporangia emerge from their hidden realms, captivating the eyes and minds of those fortunate enough to witness their beauty. Amongst the bark's edge, delicate slime mould (Stemonitopsis typhina) sporangia thrive in November. These tiny structures stand tall, focus stacked to reveal intricate details that would otherwise go unnoticed. A testament to nature's artistry. Metatrichia floriformis takes center stage in January as its line splits open with grace. Like a symphony reaching its crescendo, spores are released into the air, ready to embark on new journeys across Buckinghamshire's landscape. Lamproderma scintillans unveils its secrets through an astonishing close-up shot. Standing at a mere 1mm tall, these sporangia hold immense power within their minuscule frames. Their presence is ethereal yet undeniable. Physarum album showcases dew droplets delicately resting upon two sporangia in a mesmerizing close-up shot. The juxtaposition of water and life creates an image that evokes both tranquility and wonder. As September arrives in Hertfordshire, Stemonitis flavogenita begins its transformation from green to orange hues on an Oak log. These maturing sporangia symbolize growth and change amidst nature's cycle - a sight worth beholding. August brings Lamproderma arcyrionema into focus as three immature sporangia begin their journey towards maturity. Standing at just one millimeter tall, they represent resilience and determination against all odds. On decaying leaves lie two Lamproderma scintillans sporangia with peridium split open like doors inviting exploration into another realm entirely. February witnesses this magical scene unfold before our eyes, beckoning us to delve deeper into nature's mysteries.