Flowers reproductive structures, artwork
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Flowers reproductive structures, artwork
Flowers reproductive structures, computer artwork. At centre is the female part of the flower, the carpel (green), which consists of a stigma (top), style (down centre) and ovary (bottom). Surrounding the carpel are the male stamens (five seen here). Each stamen consists of a filament (stalk) and an anther (brown) which contains pollen grains (yellow, the male sex cells of the plant). Fertilisation takes place when pollen lands on the stigma and grows down the style to the ovary where the fertilisation of the ovules takes place
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© RUSSELL KIGHTLEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Anther Carpel Filament Ovary Ovule Pistil Reproduction Reproductive Sepal Stamen Stigma Style
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This artwork by Russell Kightley showcases the intricate beauty of flowers' reproductive structures. Set against a striking black background, this computer-generated illustration highlights the delicate details that make up these essential components of plant life. At the center of attention is the female part of the flower, known as the carpel. The vibrant green carpel consists of three distinct parts: the stigma at its top, which serves as a landing site for pollen; the style running down its center, acting as a pathway for fertilization; and finally, at its bottom, lies the ovary where fertilization takes place. Surrounding and complementing this central feature are five male stamens. Each stamen comprises a slender filament or stalk and an anther in rich brown hues. Within these anthers reside countless yellow pollen grains – nature's equivalent to male sex cells. The magic happens when one of these pollen grains lands on the stigma and begins to grow down through the style towards the ovary. This journey culminates in fertilization when it reaches and interacts with ovules within. Through this stunning visual representation, we gain insight into how plants reproduce and perpetuate their species. It is truly awe-inspiring to witness such complexity within nature's floral creations captured in this remarkable piece of botanical artistry by Russell Kightley from Science Photo Library.
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