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Venus flytrap digestive glands, SEM
Venus flytrap digestive glands. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of digestive glands from a Venus flytrap plant (Dionaea muscipula). Enzymes are secreted by these glands to digest the insects trapped by the leaf traps. The Venus flytrap plant is carnivorous, trapping insects in its hinged and two-lobed leaf traps. The digestion of insects provides the plant with vital nutrients not found in the swamps where it grows. Magnification: x340 when printed 10cm high
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Carnivore Carnivorous Plants Digestion Digestive Dionaea Muscipula Enzyme Enzymes Gland Glands Insectivore Insectivorous Secretion Secretions Secretory Surface Trap Venus Flytrap
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the intricate beauty of Venus flytrap digestive glands. In this coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM), we are granted a close-up view of these remarkable glands found in the Dionaea muscipula plant, commonly known as the Venus flytrap. The SEM reveals the delicate surface of these glands, which play a crucial role in the carnivorous nature of this unique plant species. As insectivores, Venus flytraps rely on their hinged and two-lobed leaf traps to capture unsuspecting insects. Once trapped, enzymes secreted by these digestive glands go to work, breaking down and digesting the captured prey. The magnified image allows us to appreciate the complexity and efficiency with which these plants obtain vital nutrients not typically found in their swampy habitats. With a magnification level of x340 when printed 10cm high, every detail is brought into focus – from the vibrant colours that adorn each gland to its microscopic structure. This mesmerizing photograph serves as a reminder of nature's ingenuity and diversity. It highlights how even seemingly ordinary plants can possess extraordinary adaptations for survival. The Venus flytrap continues to captivate scientists and enthusiasts alike with its carnivorous lifestyle, making it an intriguing subject for botanical studies and research on enzyme secretion mechanisms within plants.
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