Micro Cosmic Gallery

Algae (400X)

Micrograph of a freshwater algae sample, observed under brightfield microscopy at 400X magnification.

AmScope M620

Colonial Green Alga (400X)

Micrograph of a freshwater colonial green alga sample, observed under brightfield microscopy at 400X magnification.

AmScope M620

Algae (400X)

Micrograph of a freshwater algae sample, observed under brightfield microscopy at 400X magnification.

AmScope M620

Various Algae (100X)

Micrograph of a freshwater algae sample, observed under brightfield microscopy at 100X magnification.

AmScope M620

Fragilaria Diatom (400X)

Micrograph of a freshwater Fragilaria Diatom sample, observed under brightfield microscopy at 400X magnification.

AmScope M620

Paramecium Bursaria (600X)

Micrograph of a Paramecium Bursaria, observed under brightfield microscopy at 600X magnification.

AmScope M620

Corn Seed (Longitudinal Cut)

A micrograph showing a longitudinal cut of a corn seed, revealing its internal structures like the embryo and endosperm.

Darwin M2

Pumpkin Stalk (Crosscut)

This micrograph displays a cross-section of a pumpkin stalk, highlighting the vascular bundles (xylem and phloem).

Darwin M2

Lily Ovary (Crosscut)

A micrograph of a thin cross-section from a lily ovary, showing the arrangement of ovules within the locules.

Darwin M2

Cotton Stem (Crosscut)

This micrograph displays a cross-section of a cotton stem, highlighting the distinct vascular ring composed of xylem and phloem that separates the cortex from the central pith.

Darwin M2

Helianthus Stem (Crosscut)

This micrograph displays a cross-section of a Helianthus (sunflower) stem, highlighting the characteristic ring of discrete vascular bundles containing xylem and phloem

Darwin M2

Loosestrife Stem (Crosscut)

This micrograph displays a cross-section of a Loosestrife stem, highlighting the large, star-shaped central vascular cylinder and the prominent trichomes on the epidermis.

Darwin M2

Onion Skin

The classic cellular structure of an onion's epidermal cells, with distinct cell walls and nuclei, is clearly visible.

Darwin M2

Pine Pollen

A micrograph of pine pollen grains, famous for their 'Mickey Mouse' shape due to two large air sacs (sacci).

Darwin M2

Pine Leaf (Crosscut)

A cross-section of a pine leaf, detailing its unique needle-like structure with a central vascular bundle and resin ducts.

Darwin M2

Pine Leaf (Crosscut)

A cross-section of a pine leaf, detailing its unique needle-like structure with a central vascular bundle and resin ducts.

AmScope M620

Pine Stem (Crosscut)

This micrograph shows a cross-section of a pine stem. Clearly visible are the concentric annual growth rings, the central pith, and numerous resin canals scattered throughout the vascular tissue.

AmScope M620

Pine Cone - Male (Longitudinal Cut)

A longitudinal section of a male (staminate) pine cone. This view reveals the numerous microsporophylls attached to a central axis, each bearing microsporangia (pollen sacs) filled with developing pollen grains.

AmScope M620

Pine Cone - Female (Longitudinal Cut)

This micrograph displays a longitudinal section of a young female (ovulate) pine cone. It highlights the arrangement of ovuliferous scales along a central axis, with each scale bearing two ovules on its upper surface, which will develop into seeds upon fertilization.

AmScope M620

Ant

A micrograph of an ant, showcasing the fine details of its exoskeleton, antennae, and segmented body.

Darwin M2

Bee Wing

The delicate, veined structure of a bee's wing is visible in this micrograph, including the tiny hairs covering its surface.

Darwin M2

Bee Foreleg

A detailed look at a bee's foreleg, highlighting the antenna cleaner, a specialized notch and bristle structure.

Darwin M2

Housefly Leg

This micrograph displays a whole mount of a housefly leg, highlighting its distinct segmentation into a femur, tibia, and tarsus, as well as the numerous sensory bristles and terminal claws

Darwin M2

Housefly Leg

This micrograph displays a whole mount of a housefly (Musca) leg, highlighting the joint between the bristled tibia and the segmented tarsus, which terminates in claws and adhesive pads.

Darwin M2

Goldfish Scales

A close-up view of the overlapping, cycloid scales of a goldfish, showing the growth rings (circuli).

Darwin M2

Frog Blood

A close-up view of Frog Blood. Captured with a AmScope M620 microscope.

AmScope M620