Water Fern, Salvinia Natans, Sem
by Eye of Science
Title
Water Fern, Salvinia Natans, Sem
Artist
Eye of Science
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Color enhanced scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the surface of a water fern (Salvinia natans). This is a few centimeters large plant, consisting of a few leaves. It floats on the surface of slowly flowing or standing water. The plant is coated with special hairs that are extremely hydrophobic and trap air when submerged. Magnification 9001 (in 15x12 cm size image).
Uploaded
October 16th, 2016
Embed
Share
Comments
There are no comments for Water Fern, Salvinia Natans, Sem. Click here to post the first comment.