Llithocyst Cell
by Perennou Nuridsany
Title
Llithocyst Cell
Artist
Perennou Nuridsany
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Photograph - Photograph
Description
Lithocyst cell of a fig leaf (Ficus sp.). The lumen of the cell contains an outgrowth of the cell wall on which is deposited a concretion of calcium carbonate (lime). The mass of calcium carbonate is known as a cystolith. Lithocysts occur in relatively few plant species and the function of these specialised cells is unknown. Magnification is x200 at 35mm.
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June 25th, 2018
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