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Cast of Alnus rubra Leaf Under the Microscope

Cast of Red Alder (Alnus rubra) Leaf

This is an image of a clear fingernail polish cast of the adaxial (upper surface) leaf stomata.

Transmitted Brightfield Illumination

Definition/Function:

KINGDOM: Plantae /Angiosperms /Eudicots /Rosids ORDER: Fagales FAMILY: Betulaceae GENUS: Alnus SPECIES: rubra

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