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Colored Starch Through the Microscope

Colored Starch Grains

These colored starch grains were found on an environmental tapelift from an elementary school. The school had recently held a "color fun run" modeled after the Hindu festival of Holi.

Transmitted Off Crossed Circular Polarized Light

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References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starch
Martin, E.A., Dictionary of Life Sciences, 2nd ed., Pica Press
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