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Bipyramidal Calcium Oxalate Phytoliths

This form of prism is found in both monocots and dicots but the aspect ratio (length/width) in monocots tends to be above 3 and for dicots below 3. The angles associated with the terminations are 74, 144, and 142 degrees approximately.



Wild Rose
Wild Rose Leaf CaOx

Pine
Calcium Oxalate Phytoliths Calcium Oxalate Phytoliths Calcium Oxalate Phytoliths

Square and Rectangular Calcium Oxalate Phytoliths

Douglas Fir
Calcium Oxalate Phytoliths Calcium Oxalate Phytoliths Calcium Oxalate Phytoliths

Larch
Larix Needle CaOx Larix Needle CaOx Larix Needle CaOx