Kleina Leaf
by Meckes/ottawa
Title
Kleina Leaf
Artist
Meckes/ottawa
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Colored scanning electron micrograph of the surface of a Kleina leaf (Kleina tomentosa). The opening in the center of the image is a stoma through which the exchange of gases occurs. Around it are felt-like hairs which help protect the plant from dehydration due to evaporation. The Kleina tomentosa plant is native to Africa and is often kept as a household plant. Magnification is x 630 at 6x7cm and x1000 at 4x5".
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May 19th, 2021
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