Flower anatomy lesson

tmlphototmlphoto Registered Users Posts: 1,444 Major grins
edited March 16, 2006 in Holy Macro
First the whole flower
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Next, the stamen = filament (skinny part) + anther (filled with pollen) Male parts
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Lastly, the female parts. Carpel = stigma (end part with pollen) + style (skinny part) + ovary (not pictured)
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Thomas :D

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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited March 14, 2006
    loved them great magnification wow
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  • DoctorItDoctorIt Administrators Posts: 11,951 moderator
    edited March 14, 2006
    It's like we're back in high school and sex ed! lol3.gif

    I think we're gonna need to start a microscopy forum for you, Thomas! thumb.gif
    (I really like the black backgrounds)
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited March 15, 2006
    Your Hooked :)
    tmlphoto wrote:
    First the whole flower

    ::
    Next, the stamen = filament (skinny part) + anther (filled with pollen) Male parts

    ::
    Lastly, the female parts. Carpel = stigma (end part with pollen) + style (skinny part) + ovary (not pictured)

    I see your hooked big time on Macro thumb.gif those are pretty dang close.......great stuff clap.gifclap.gif I continue to forever be amazed by the wonderful world of Macro :D Skippy (Australia)
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  • SystemSystem Registered Users Posts: 8,186 moderator
    edited March 15, 2006
    great shots-

    thanks for sharing-

    george
  • Lord VetinariLord Vetinari Registered Users Posts: 15,901 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2006
    Neat series Thomas
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